CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES (Details 2) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 engine aircraft
Other Commitments
Other Commitments	$ 2.3
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | Flight Equipment
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Purchase commitment, number of aircraft purchased	346
Aggregate estimated total remaining payments	$ 22.3
Number of used aircraft	3
Number of new spare engines deliverable	9
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | New Aircraft
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Purchase commitment, number of aircraft purchased	281
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | Additional Aircraft
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Purchase commitment, number of aircraft purchased	13
Number of additional aircraft the entity has the right to purchase	50
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) | A321 New Engine Option (neo)
HELD-FOR-SALE CLASSIFICATION
Maximum purchase commitment, number of aircraft purchased	15