Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS Narrative (Details)

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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 09, 2015
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2014
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2015
USD ($)
helicopter
Jun. 30, 2014
USD ($)
helicopter
May. 01, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Cash contribution       $ 3,165 $ 0    
Goodwill   $ 1,823   1,823     $ 352
Capital expenditures       39,663 52,133    
Capitalized interest payments   1,900 $ 1,100 3,600 2,100    
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment       8,384 6,978    
Gains (losses) on asset dispositions, net   (242) 3,139 3,146 6,030    
Proceeds from sale of FBO       14,252 0    
Pre-tax gain on sale   12,946 $ 0 12,946 $ 0    
Era FBO LLC.              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Percentage of subsidiary sold           100.00%  
Proceeds from sale of FBO       14,300      
Pre-tax gain on sale       12,900      
Construction in Progress              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Interest capitalized in property and equipment   7,500   $ 7,500     $ 5,000
BO-105 Light Twin Helicopter              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Number of acquisitions | helicopter       3      
AS350 Single Engine Helicopter              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Number of acquisitions | helicopter       1      
AW139 Medium Helicopter              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Number of acquisitions | helicopter         3    
Helicopter              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Gains (losses) on asset dispositions, net       $ 1,900      
Equipment Leased to Other Party              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Gains (losses) on asset dispositions, net       $ 1,200      
Number of disposals from purchase option exercised | helicopter       3      
Investment in lease asset   $ 2,300   $ 2,300      
Hauser              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Cash contribution $ 3,200            
Percentage of business acquired 75.00%            
Goodwill $ 1,400            
Other intangible assets $ 1,400            
Partner's percent of ownership interest 25.00%            
Sicher              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Percentage of business acquired 100.00%