Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Parent
Net Income	$ 136,169	$ 229,208	$ 124,120
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	100,948	(18,785)	(81,037)
Change in net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	(20,462)	1,349	20,889
Change in unrealized gain on marketable investments	33	29	29
Total other comprehensive loss	80,519	(17,407)	(60,119)
Comprehensive Income	216,688	211,801	64,001
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income	(38,882)	(38,863)	(39,915)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,263)	536	1,321
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(41,145)	(38,327)	(38,594)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to CPA:17 – Global	$ 175,543	$ 173,474	$ 25,407