Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	$ 22,270	$ 42,905	$ 50,533	$ 81,882
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	1,000,000	1,100,000	1,000,000	1,100,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	84,600		84,600
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	153,700		153,700
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	142,100		142,100
Albany Engineered Composites
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	(7,200)	$ (5,000)	(14,200)	$ (7,600)
Albany Engineered Composites | CH-53K Programs
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	(8,100)		(10,100)
Albany Engineered Composites | F-35 Program
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	(800)		(2,100)
Albany Engineered Composites | Gulfstream Program
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	1,600
Albany Engineered Composites | Other Program
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Operating income/(loss)	$ 100		$ (2,000)