Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 1,100,000	$ 1,200,000	$ 553,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income Increase (decrease)	131,359	167,894	181,022
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	1,100,000	1,200,000	553,000
CH-53K programs | Albany Engineered Composites
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income Increase (decrease)	(25,500)
Gulfstream program | Albany Engineered Composites
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income Increase (decrease)	(11,400)
F-35 program | Albany Engineered Composites
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income Increase (decrease)	(3,900)
Other program | Albany Engineered Composites
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income Increase (decrease)	(2,200)
Long term contract
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income Increase (decrease)	(43,200)	$ (4,100)	$ 500
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	151,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 151,000
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 147,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 147,000
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 143,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 143,000
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period