Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016	May 31, 2017
Revenue Recognition
Recognized net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments		$ 3.8
Sales from support services	$ 194.5	190.9
Gross profit on support services	64.5	61.5
KC10 logistics support services
Revenue Recognition
Sales from support services	11.7	38.6
Gross profit on support services	1.1	$ 2.8
KC10 Supply Program
Revenue Recognition
Unbilled accounts receivable related to KC10 program	$ 10.8		$ 14.5

Amount of recognized favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments under revenue recognition.

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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity.

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