VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES AND EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND ADVANCES Lake Palma Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands |
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Jul. 24, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2015
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helicopter
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Gain on consolidation of subsidiary | $ 0 | $ 1,518 | $ 0 | |
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| Number of helicopters operated | helicopter | 7 | |||
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| Ownership percentage | 51.00% | |||
| Sales price of equity method investment | $ 9,300 | |||
| Gain on consolidation of subsidiary | 1,500 | |||
| Debt obligations | $ 2,900 | |||
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