Represents the gain (loss) generated from sale of assets of joint venture by joint venture partners.

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Other Non-current Assets - Investments in Joint Ventures (Details)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011	May 31, 2020 USD ($)	May 31, 2020 USD ($)	May 31, 2019 USD ($)	May 31, 2018 USD ($)
Investments in Joint Ventures
Investments in joint ventures			$ 17,800,000	$ 17,800,000	$ 12,300,000
Owned Through Joint Ventures
Investments in Joint Ventures
Investments in joint ventures			$ 12,600,000	$ 12,600,000
Ownership interest (as a percent)			40.00%	40.00%
fair value of guarantee obligation			$ 8,200,000	$ 8,200,000
Percentage on outstanding debt			40.00%	40.00%
Loan to joint venture			$ 3,000,000.0	$ 3,000,000.0
Impairment charge			$ 1,900,000
Aircraft \| Owned Through Joint Ventures
Investments in Joint Ventures
Number of aircraft sold by joint ventures						2
Net cash proceeds from sale of aircraft by joint ventures						$ 7,300,000
Gain from sale of aircraft by joint venture partners						400,000
Payment of evaluation and inspection services				$ 1,600,000	$ 400,000	$ 400,000
Unison Industries
Investments in Joint Ventures
Agreement period (in years)		10 years
Payment of License fee	$ 25,000,000.0
License fee capitalized	$ 25,000,000.0