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, 2016
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Dec. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Jul. 23, 2014
helicopter
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| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
| Proceeds from sale of interest in equity investees | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 6,381 | ||
| Gain on consolidation of subsidiary | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1,518 | ||
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| Number of helicopters operated | helicopter | 7 | ||||
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| Ownership percentage | 51.00% | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of interest in equity investees | $ 9,300 | ||||
| Gain on consolidation of subsidiary | 1,500 | ||||
| Debt obligations | $ 2,900 | ||||
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- Definition The cash inflow associated with the sale of equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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