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Sep. 30, 2015
Oct. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ERA GROUP INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001525221  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2015  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   20,498,319