CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES (Details - Long term purchase commitments) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 engine
Other Commitments
Other Commitments	$ 2.6
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | Flight Equipment
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Number of new spare engines deliverable	13
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | New Aircraft
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Purchase commitment, number of aircraft purchased	322
Aggregate estimated total remaining payments	$ 21
Number of purchased aircraft subject to sale-leaseback agreements	12