Leases - Schedule of Depreciation Expense for Underlying Assets under Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Depreciation expense for underlying assets under operating leases	$ 44,127	$ 44,763	$ 130,858	$ 134,783

Depreciation expense for underlying assets under operating leases.

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