Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Net loss
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Non-employee directors
Director [Member]
Employees
Employees Excluding Directors [Member]
Employees Excluding Directors [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-vested, beginning balance, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Non-vested, beginning balance, Weighted average grant price (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock awards granted, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted stock awards granted Weighted average grant price (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested, Weighted average grant price (USD per shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited, Weighed average grant price (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested, ending balance, shares
Non-vested, ending balance, Weighted average grant price (USD per share)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal Income Tax Note [Table]
Federal Income Tax Note [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Non-US
Non-US [Member]
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
One-time income tax expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Asset, Amount
Percentage increase in effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Asset, Percent
Effective income tax rate increased due to non-deductible losses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Options and Restricted Stock
Stock Options and Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Options and Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Available to Vested Common Stockholders, Basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Vested Common Stockholders, Basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Net effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards based on the treasury stock method (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic Earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted Earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net income attributable to common shares
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unvested Common Stockholders, Basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Unvested Common Stockholders, Basic
Unvested restricted common shares (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
AW189 Heavy Helicopters
AW189 Heavy Helicopters [Member]
AW189 Heavy Helicopters [Member]
S92 Heavy Helicopters
S92 Heavy Helicopters [Member]
S92 Heavy Helicopters [Member]
AW169 Light Twin Helicopters
AW169 Light Twin Helicopters [Member]
AW169 Light Twin Helicopters [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Total unfunded capital commitments
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Purchase commitments payable during the period
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Deposits paid on options not yet exercised
Deposits Paid on Options Not Yet Exercised
Deposits Paid on Options Not Yet Exercised
Potential reduction amount of liability
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Potential Amount To Reduce Liability
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Potential Amount To Reduce Liability
Liquidated amount liability
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Related To Liquidated Damage
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Related To Liquidated Damage.
Number of helicopters (in helicopters)
Purchase Commitment, Number of Helicopters
Purchase Commitment, Number of Helicopters
Additional number of helicopters (in helicopters)
Purchase Commitment, Additional Number of Helicopters
Purchase Commitment, Additional Number of Helicopters
Aircraft maintenance credits period
Aircraft Maintenance Credits, Period of Availability
Aircraft Maintenance Credits, Period of Availability
Application period for credits
Aircraft Maintenance Credits, Expected Duration of Utilization
Aircraft Maintenance Credits, Expected Duration of Utilization
Utilized credits
Aircraft Maintenance Credits, Amount Utilized for the Period
Aircraft Maintenance Credits, Amount Utilized for the Period
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Estimated Fair Value Of Other Financial Assets And Liabilities
Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Of Other Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Of Other Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Shares
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Non- controlling Interest In Subsidiary
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Restricted stock grants
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share award amortization
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Other Long-term Incentive Plans, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock option amortization
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan amortization
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Cancellation of restricted stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Tax deficit from share award plans
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation
Purchase of treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Excluding Portion Attributable To Temporary Equity
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Excluding Portion Attributable To Temporary Equity
Currency translation adjustments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Ending Balance
Guarantees [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Unsecured Notes Due December 15, 2022
Senior Unsecured Notes Due December 15, 2022 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes Due December 15, 2022 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
7.750%Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICY
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected life (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Weighted average exercise price of options granted (per option) (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (per option) (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Condensed Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, trade receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts, other receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Other Receivables, Current
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Standby Letters of Credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Amended and Restated Transition Services Agreement
Amended and Restated Transition Services Agreement [Member]
Amended and Restated Transition Services Agreement [Member]
Training Services
Training Services [Member]
Training Services [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
SEACOR
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Dart
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Era Training Center, LLC
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Incurred costs under the TSA
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Payable due to Seacor
Due to Related Parties
Amount of purchased products
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party
Note receivable
Notes Receivable, Related Parties
Payments for services
Payments to Suppliers
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Deferred Revenue
Revenues deferred during the period
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Revenues recognized during the period
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Balance at end of period
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Era Group Inc. 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Era Group Inc. 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Award Type [Domain]
Fair value of shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Stock options granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Number of shares issued under ESPP (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Share Based Compensation Plans
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Parent
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantors
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-guarantors
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Income tax benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Era Group Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement [Axis]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement [Axis]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement [Axis]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 1
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 2
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Agreement 2 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of interest rate swaps held
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Fixed interest rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Notional amount of interest rate derivatives
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Derivative instruments fair value liability
Derivative Liability
Recognized gain
Derivative, Gain on Derivative
Loss on derivative instrument
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables:
Receivables, Net, Current [Abstract]
Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,999
Receivables, Net, Current
Other
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Escrow deposits
Escrow Deposit
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Equity investments and advances
Investments At Equity And Advances To Fifty Percent Or Less Owned Companies
Investments at equity and advances to fifty percent or less owned companies.
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intercompany receivables
Intercompany Receivables
Intercompany Receivables
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued wages and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Less: portion due within one year
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Intercompany payables
Intercompany Payables
Intercompany Payables
Other liabilities
Deferred Gains and Other Liabilities
The aggregate carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of deferred gains on previously sold assets and non-current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Non-current liabilities are expected to be paid more than one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) after the balance sheet date.
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Era Group Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 20,499,050 outstanding, exclusive of treasury shares
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury shares, at cost, 151,193 shares
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Era Group Inc. stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Senior secured revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Promissory notes
Secured Debt [Member]
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repurchase amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Maximum borrowing amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Increase in commitments due to accordion feature
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity Increase Limit
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity Increase Limit
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Commitment fee basis point
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Outstanding borrowings
Long-term Debt
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Debt issuance cost
Debt Issuance Cost
Payments on other long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Construction in Progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
BO-105 Light Twin Helicopter
BO-105 Light Twin Helicopter [Member]
BO-105 Light Twin Helicopter [Member]
AS350 Single Engine Helicopter
AS350 Single Engine Helicopter [Member]
AS350 Single Engine Helicopter [Member]
AW139 Medium Helicopter
AW139 Medium Helicopter [Member]
AW139 Medium Helicopter [Member]
Other Types of Properties and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Equipment Leased to Other Party
Equipment Leased to Other Party [Member]
Equipment Leased to Other Party, Early Buy-Out
Equipment Leased to Other Party, Early Buy-Out [Member]
Equipment Leased to Other Party, Early Buy-Out [Member]
Era FBO LLC.
Era FBO LLC. [Member]
Era FBO LLC. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Hauser
Hauser [Member]
Hauser [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Percentage of business acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Partner's percent of ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capitalized interest payments
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest capitalized in property and equipment
Accumulated Capitalized Interest Costs
Number of acquisitions
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Number of Acquisitions
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Number of Acquisitions
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Gains on asset dispositions, net
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Number of disposals from purchase option
Property, Plant and Equipment, Number of Disposals, Number of Purchase Options Exercised
Property, Plant and Equipment, Number of Disposals, Number of Purchase Options Exercised
Number of disposals from purchase option exercised
Property, Plant and Equipment, Number of Disposals, Purchase Option Exercised, Number of Early Buy-Outs
Property, Plant and Equipment, Number of Disposals, Purchase Option Exercised, Number of Early Buy-Outs
Investment in lease asset
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases
Investment in sales-type leases
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Sales Type Leases
Percentage of subsidiary sold
Percentage Of Interest In Consolidated Subsidiary Disposed Of By Sale
Percentage Of Interest In Consolidated Subsidiary Disposed Of By Sale
Proceeds from sale of FBO
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Pre-tax gain on sale
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Aeroleo
Aeroleo [Member]
Aeroleo [Member]
Nature of Operations and Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Nature of Operations and Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Nature of operations and accounting policies.
Deferred revenue
Debt issuance cost
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative instruments
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Era do Brazil
Era do Brazil [Member]
Era do Brazil [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Aerolo
Aerolo [Member]
Aerolo [Member]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Co-venturer
Co-venturer [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Economic interest, percent
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage Transferred By Parent, Economic Interest
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage Transferred By Parent, Economic Interest
Variable interest, percent
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Voting Percentage, Transferred By Parent
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Voting Percentage, Transferred By Parent
Severance and partial repayments of shareholder loans
Accounts Payable, Other
Put option holding period
Equity Method Investment, Put - Call Options Agreement, Holding Period
Equity Method Investment, Put - Call Options Agreement, Holding Period
Ownership percentage obtained
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Number of helicopters
Number of Helicopters
Number of Helicopters
Ownership percentage
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,999 and $1,955 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
Other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $437 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
Escrow deposits
Property and equipment
Current portion of long-term debt
Derivative instruments
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 20,499,050 and 20,371,672 outstanding in 2015 and 2014, respectively, exclusive of treasury shares
Additional paid-in capital
Treasury shares, at cost, 151,193 and 18,609 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
7.750% senior notes (excluding unamortized discount)
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term debt
Less: portion due within one year
Less: debt discount, net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Total long-term debt
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating revenues
Revenues
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Operating
Operating Costs and Expenses
Administrative and general
General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense):
Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Derivative gains (losses), net
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Note receivable impairment
Asset Impairment Charges
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Gain on sale of FBO
Other, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity earnings
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income (loss) before equity earnings
Income Before Equity in Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies
Income before equity in earnings of 50% or less owned companies.
Equity earnings (losses), net of tax
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Including Gain (Loss) on Sale
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Including Gain (Loss) on Sale
Net income (loss)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Era Group Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Escrow Deposits [Abstract]
Escrow Deposits [Abstract]
ESCROW DEPOSITS
Escrow Deposits [Text Block]
Escrow Deposits [Text Block]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Light Twin Helicopter
Light Twin Helicopter [Member]
Light Twin Helicopter [Member]
AW139 Helicopter
AW139 Helicopter [Member]
AW139 Helicopter [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Deposits in like-kind exchange escrow accounts
Escrow Deposit, Deposit To Like-Kind Exchange Escrow Accounts
Escrow Deposit, Deposit To Like-Kind Exchange Escrow Accounts
Number of disposals
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Number of Disposals
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Number of Disposals
Escrow deposit by Hauser
Payments for Delayed Tax Exempt Exchange
Withdrawal from escrow account
Proceeds from Delayed Tax Exempt Exchange
GUARANTORS OF SECURITIES
Guarantees [Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Operating
Depreciation
Interest expense
Intercompany interest income (expense)
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Derivative losses, net
Note receivable impairment
Income tax expense (benefit)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Deferred revenues and related activity
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of property and equipment
Cash settlements on forward contracts, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Investments in and advances to equity investees
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Proceeds from sale of interest in equity investees
Return Of Investments And Advances From Fifty Percent Or Less Owned Companies
The cash inflow associated with the return of capital or advances to equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence.
Principal payments on notes due from equity investees
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Principal payments on third party notes receivable
Cash Inflow And Outflow From Notes Receivable
Cash inflow and outflow from notes receivable.
Escrow deposits, net
Net increase in escrow deposits on like kind exchanges
Net Increase In Escrow Deposits On Like Kind Exchanges
Repayment of intercompany debt
Repayment of Intercompany Debt, Investing Activities
Repayment of Intercompany Debt, Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payments on long-term debt
Payments on long term debt and capital lease obligations
The cash outflow for the repayment of obligations arising from leases meeting the criteria for capitalization (with maturities exceeding one year or beyond the operating cycle of the entity, if longer) and the cash outflow for the repayment of long term debt obligations.
Revolving Credit Facility issuance costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Extinguishment of long-term debt
Early Repayment of Senior Debt
Proceeds from share award plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Purchase of treasury shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Tax expense on vested restricted stock
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Repayment of intercompany debt
Repayments of Related Party Debt
Repayment of intercompany debt
Repayment of Intercompany Debt, Financing Activities
Repayment of Intercompany Debt, Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Basis of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Debt discount amortization
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Bad debt expense, net
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Gains on asset dispositions, net
Gain on debt extinguishment, net
Gain on sale of FBO
Gain on sale of interest in equity investees
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Derivative losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives
Cash settlements on derivative transactions, net
Payments For (Proceeds From) Derivative Instrument Operating Activities
Payments For (Proceeds From) Derivative Instrument Operating Activities
Foreign currency losses, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Equity losses (earnings), net of tax
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Increase in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Accrued liabilities and Other Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Accrued liabilities and Other Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash settlements on forward contracts, net
Principal payments on notes due from equity investees
Escrow deposits, net
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Escrow deposits on like-kind exchanges, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Delayed Tax Exempt Exchange
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Extinguishment of long-term debt
Tax expense on vested restricted stock
Payments Related to Additional Tax Expense On Vested Restricted Stock
Payments Related to Additional Tax Expense On Vested Restricted Stock
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Long-term debt, including current portion
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income tax benefit