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Additional Cash Flow Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Jan. 31, 2012
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2011
Apr. 30, 2010
Additional cash flow information          
Cash interest paid $ 60,924 $ 59,473 $ 110,163 $ 132,453 $ 63,413
Cash taxes paid 24,137 8,252 15,584 21,986 21,205
Extinguishment of shareholder loan on redemption of capital stock         7,808
Assets acquired through non-cash capital leases 27,613 48,529 48,529 126,415  
Assets under construction related to aircraft purchase contracts novated to lessors         $ 45,306