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VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2023
Oct. 31, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Opening Balance $ 8,333 $ 10,874 $ 12,738
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Increase (Decrease) Adjustment (50) (1,070) (1,720)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Other Account [1] 7,729 476 360
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction [2] (3,391) (1,947) (504)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance 12,621 8,333 10,874
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Reserve, Inventory [Member]      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Opening Balance 154,995 142,593 126,933
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense [3] 11,499 13,980 17,202
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Other Account [4] 95,596 275 1,261
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction [5] (3,159) (1,853) (2,803)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance $ 258,931 $ 154,995 $ 142,593
[1] Principally additions from acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.
[2] Principally write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivables.
[3] Additions charged to costs and expenses were higher in fiscal 2021 as compared to fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2023 principally due to the significant decline in global commercial air travel due to COVID-19 pandemic resulting in lower demand for the Company's commercial aviation products and services and certain specific obsolescence reserves following the announced retirement of certain aircraft types and engine platforms by major U.S. carriers.
[4] Principally additions from acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.
[5] Principally write-offs of slow-moving, obsolete or damaged inventory.