Net Investment in Sales-type Lease - Schedule of Investment in Sales-Type Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Future minimum lease payments to be received	$ 365,729
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment	133,680
Less: Unearned income	(66,361)
Net Investment in Sales-type Lease	$ 433,048

Sales-type Lease, Unearned Income

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Amount of undiscounted cash flows to be received by lessor for sales-type and direct financing leases.

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Amount, before allowance for credit loss, of net investment in sales-type lease.

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Amount of residual asset covered by residual value guarantee under sales-type lease. Excludes guarantee considered to be lease payments for lessor.

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