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Represents the sum for all aircraft subject to fair value measurement, of all downward adjustments based on consideration of individual aircraft attributes and condition.

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The range represents the sume of the highest and lowest values for all aircraft subject to fair value measurement, according to the third party aircraft valuation publications that we use in our valuation process.

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Fair value portion of probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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