CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES (Details 2) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 aircraft engine
Other Commitments
Other Commitments	$ 2.2
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | Flight Equipment
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Aggregate estimated total remaining payments	$ 17.7
Number of used aircraft	4
Number of new spare engines deliverable	9
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | New Aircraft
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Purchase commitment, number of aircraft purchased	243
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | Additional Aircraft
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Purchase commitment, number of aircraft purchased	18
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | A320 New Engine Option (neo)
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Number of additional aircraft the entity has the right to purchase	50