Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2023	May 31, 2023
Inventories
Aircraft and engine parts, components and finished goods	$ 563.8	$ 488.9
Raw materials and parts	52.3	59.6
Work-in-process	29.8	25.6
Total inventories	$ 645.9	$ 574.1

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