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Document And Entity Information

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Oct. 31, 2019
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, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,288,619
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes