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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2015

INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

CALIFORNIA
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 1-31616
(Commission
File Number) 22-3059110
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

10250 Constellation Boulevard, Suite 3400,
Los Angeles, California 90067
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrants' telephone numbers, including area code: (310) 788-1999

Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Explanatory Note

        This Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed solely to file the Interactive Data files relating to AerCap Global Aviation Trust's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2014, in accordance with Rule 405 of Regulation S-T. No other changes have been made to the Form 8-K, as originally filed on March 30, 2015.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
	101	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 (Successor) and December 31, 2013 (Predecessor); (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (Successor), the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Predecessor); (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (Successor), the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Predecessor); (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Equity for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (Successor) and the Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Predecessor); (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (Successor), the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Predecessor); and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
By:	/s/ NAJIM CHELLIOUI
	Name:	Najim Chellioui
	Title:	Treasurer

Date: April 1, 2015

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
	101	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 (Successor) and December 31, 2013 (Predecessor); (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (Successor), the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Predecessor); (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (Successor), the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Predecessor); (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Equity for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (Successor) and the Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Predecessor); (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (Successor), the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Predecessor); and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

SIGNATURES
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Derivative Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

27. Derivative Financial Instruments

Successor

        From time to time, we employ a variety of derivatives to manage exposures to interest rate and foreign currency risks. At December 31, 2014, we had interest rate swap agreements maturing through 2015 that the predecessor previously entered into with a subsidiary of AIG.

        All of our interest rate swap agreements are subject to a master netting agreement, which would allow the netting of derivative assets and liabilities in the case of default under any one contract. Our interest rate swap agreements are recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in Derivative liabilities (see Note 26—Fair Value Measurements). All of our derivatives were in a liability position at December 31, 2014. Our derivative contracts do not have any credit risk related contingent features and we are not required to post collateral under any of our existing derivative contracts.

        As of December 14, 2014 we do not apply hedge accounting and as a result we record changes in market values in income.

Predecessor

        At December 31, 2013, we had interest rate swap agreements entered into with a related party that matured through 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we also had two interest rate cap agreements with an unrelated counterparty in connection with a secured financing transaction that were scheduled to mature in 2018. We prepaid the debt related to our interest rate cap agreements during the year ended December 31, 2013 and terminated our interest rate cap agreements.

        All our interest rate swap and foreign currency swap agreements have been or were designated as cash flow hedges and changes in fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in OCI. Where hedge accounting is not achieved, the change in fair value of the derivative is recorded in income. We did not designate the interest rate cap agreements as hedges, and all changes in fair value were recorded in income.

        We have previously de-designated and re-designated certain of our derivative contracts. The balance accumulated in AOCI at the time of the de-designation is amortized into income over the remaining life of the previously hedged item. If the expected cash flows of the previously hedged item are no longer expected to occur, any related amounts remaining in AOCI would be immediately recognized in earnings.

        All of our interest rate swap agreements are subject to a master netting agreement, which would allow the netting of derivative assets and liabilities in the case of default under any one contract. Our interest rate swap agreements are recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in Derivative liabilities (see Note 26—Fair Value Measurements). All of our derivatives were in a liability position at December 31, 2013. Our derivative contracts do not have any credit risk related contingent features and we are not required to post collateral under any of our existing derivative contracts.

        Derivatives have notional amounts, which generally represent amounts used to calculate contractual cash flows to be exchanged under the contract. The following tables present notional amounts and fair values of derivatives outstanding at the following dates:

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
	Liability Derivatives
(Dollars in thousands)	Notional Value		Fair Value
Derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	51,630	$	1,281
			$	1,281

(a) Converts floating interest rate debt into fixed rate debt.

	Predecessor
	December 31, 2013
	Liability Derivatives
(Dollars in thousands)	Notional Value		Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	191,329	$	8,348
			$	8,348

(a) Converts floating interest rate debt into fixed rate debt.

        We recorded the following in OCI related to derivative instruments for the respective periods:

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
Gain (Loss) (Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Effective portion of change in fair market value of derivatives:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	2,752		$	11,318		$	9,290
Amortization of balances of de-designated hedges and other adjustments		416			1,130			1,130
Income tax effect		(1,118	)		(4,394	)		(3,588	)
Net changes in cash flow hedges, net of taxes	$	2,050		$	8,054		$	6,832

(a) Includes the following amounts for the following periods: Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 : (i) effective portion of the unrealized loss on derivative position recorded in OCI of $(93), $(677), and $(8,422) respectively; and (ii) amounts reclassified from AOCI into interest expense when cash payments were made or received on qualifying cash flow hedges of $2,845, for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014.

        The following table presents the effect of derivatives recorded in Interest expense (Successor) and Other expenses (Predecessor) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
	Successor		Predecessor(a)
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014					Years Ended December 31,
			Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
						2013			2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Ineffectiveness of interest rate swap agreements(b)	$	—	$	(12	)	$	(53	)	$	(82	)
Derivatives not designated as a hedge:
Interest rate cap agreements		—		—			61			558
Interest rate swap agreements		4,293		—			—			—
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		—		(416	)		(1,130	)		(1,130	)
Effect from derivatives	$	4,293	$	(428	)	$	(1,122	)	$	(654	)

(a)	All components of each derivative's gain or loss were included in the assessment of effectiveness.
(b)	Amounts were presented as Interest rate swap agreements in the Predecessor financial statements.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair value measurements
Derivative liabilities	$ 1,281,000
Predecessor
Fair value measurements
Derivative liabilities		8,348,000
Recurring basis | Fair Value
Fair value measurements
Derivative liabilities	1,281,000
Total	1,281,000
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Predecessor
Fair value measurements
Derivative liabilities		8,348,000
Total		8,348,000
Recurring basis | Level 2
Fair value measurements
Derivative liabilities	1,281,000
Total	1,281,000
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Predecessor
Fair value measurements
Derivative liabilities		8,348,000
Total		8,348,000
Derivative liabilities, CVA and MVA adjustments		$ 10,000

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Debt (Details 20) (Subordinated debt, USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2005	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Predecessor
Debt
Number of tranches		2
Face amount of debt		1,000,000,000
$400 million tranche
Debt
Face amount of debt	400,000,000		400,000,000
$400 million tranche | Period up to call option date of December 2015
Debt
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	6.25%		6.25%
$400 million tranche | Predecessor
Debt
Face amount of debt		400,000,000
$400 million tranche | Predecessor | Period up to call option date of December 2015
Debt
Face amount of debt		400,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)		6.25%
$400 million tranche | LIBOR | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.80%
Variable rate basis	three-month LIBOR
$400 million tranche | LIBOR | Predecessor | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.80%
Variable rate basis		3 month LIBOR
$400 million tranche | 10-year constant maturity treasury | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.80%
Variable rate basis	10-year constant maturity treasury
$400 million tranche | 10-year constant maturity treasury | Predecessor | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.80%
Variable rate basis		10-year constant maturity treasury
$400 million tranche | 30-year constant maturity treasury | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.80%
Variable rate basis	30-year constant maturity treasury
$400 million tranche | 30-year constant maturity treasury | Predecessor | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.80%
Variable rate basis		30-year constant maturity treasury
$600 million tranche
Debt
Face amount of debt	600,000,000		600,000,000
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)	4.37%		4.37%
$600 million tranche | Predecessor
Debt
Face amount of debt		600,000,000
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)				5.46%
Redemption price of debt instrument (as a percent)		100.00%
Minimum principal amount of the bonds that must remain outstanding if partial redemption occurs		50,000,000
$600 million tranche | LIBOR
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.55%
Variable rate basis	three-month LIBOR
$600 million tranche | LIBOR | Predecessor
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.55%
Variable rate basis		3 month LIBOR
$600 million tranche | 10-year constant maturity treasury
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.55%
Variable rate basis	10-year constant maturity treasury
$600 million tranche | 10-year constant maturity treasury | Predecessor
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.55%
Variable rate basis		10-year constant maturity treasury
$600 million tranche | 30-year constant maturity treasury
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.55%
Variable rate basis			30-year constant maturity treasury
$600 million tranche | 30-year constant maturity treasury | Predecessor
Debt
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.55%
Variable rate basis		30-year constant maturity treasury

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Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt

Summary of indebtedness

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014(a)
Unsecured
ILFC Legacy Notes	$	11,230,020
AerCap Trust & AerCap Ireland Capital Limited Notes		3,400,000	(b)
Fair value adjustment		999,869	(c)
Total Unsecured		15,629,889
Secured
Export credit facilities		1,283,742
Senior secured notes		2,550,000
Institutional secured term loans		3,355,263	(d)
AeroTurbine revolving credit agreement		302,142	(e)
Camden facility		155,168	(e)(f)
Fair value adjustment		292,543	(c)
Total Secured		7,938,858
Total Senior Debt Financings		23,568,747
Subordinated
ECAPS subordinated notes		1,000,000
Fair value adjustment		(238)	(c)
Total Subordinated		999,762
	$	24,568,509

(a)	As of December 31, 2014, we remain in compliance with the respective financial covenants across our various debt obligations.
(b)	Includes $2.6 billion of senior unsecured notes issued in May 2014 and $800 million senior notes issued in September 2014. The senior notes were issued by AerCap Ireland Capital Limited and AerCap Trust. The proceeds from the $2.6 billion notes were primarily used to finance the cash consideration paid in connection with the AerCap Transaction. The proceeds from the $800 million notes were advanced to AerCap Ireland Capital Limited and were used for general corporate purposes, including for AerCap Trust.
(c)	As a result of applying the acquisition method of accounting, we adjusted the carrying amount of our debt to fair value as of the Closing Date. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction.
(d)	Includes the Temescal facility which is included in Secured bank debt in the Predecessor presentation. This secured financing was entered into by a VIE and consolidated into our Consolidated Financial Statements.

(e)	The AeroTurbine revolving credit agreement and the Camden facility are included in Secured bank debt in the Predecessor presentation. These secured financings were entered into by VIEs and consolidated into our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(f)	This amount is non-recourse to us and certain of our subsidiaries.

Schedule of maturities of principal of debt financings

Year Ended	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	2,527,248
2016		3,280,056
2017		3,549,724
2018		2,980,136
2019		3,507,630
Thereafter		7,431,541
	$	23,276,335

Predecessor

Debt

Summary of indebtedness

	December 31, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
Secured
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,746,144
Secured bank debt(a)		1,811,705
Institutional secured term loans		750,000
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(5,058	)
		8,202,791
Unsecured
Bonds and medium-term notes		12,269,522
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(31,456	)
		12,238,066
Total Senior Debt Financings		20,440,857
Subordinated debt		1,000,000
	$	21,440,857

(a)	Of these amounts, $173.5 million (2013) was non-recourse to ILFC. These secured financings were incurred by VIEs, and consolidated into Predecessor consolidated financial statements.
(b)	During the year ended December 31, 2013, Predecessor recorded a $19.5 million adjustment to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method, of which $4.4 million related to debt discounts and is reflected herein. See Note 1—Basis of Preparation.

The following table presents information regarding the collateral provided for our secured debt at December 31, 2013:

	As of December 31, 2013
	Debt Outstanding		Net Book Value		Number of Aircraft
	(Dollars in thousands)
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000	$	5,864,796		174
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,746,144		4,938,321		118
Secured bank debt(a)		1,811,705		2,591,814		61
Institutional secured term loans		750,000		1,266,438		52
Total	$	8,207,849	$	14,661,369		405

(a) Amounts represent net book value and number of aircraft securing ILFC secured bank term debt and do not include the book value or number of AeroTurbine assets securing the AeroTurbine revolving credit agreement, under which $380.5 million is included in the total debt outstanding. ILFC guarantees the AeroTurbine revolving credit agreement on an unsecured basis.

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Other Intangibles (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Customer relationships and other intangible assets

Other intangibles

Schedule of details of customer relationships and tradename other intangible assets

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Customer relationships		16.4	$	360,000	$	(13,353	)	$	346,647
Tradename and other intangible assets		9.9		79,365		(7,977	)		71,388
			$	439,365	$	(21,330	)	$	418,035

Schedule of estimated future amortization expense

	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	33,854
2016		33,865
2017		33,865
2018		27,559
2019		23,865

Other intangibles

Other intangibles

Schedule of other intangibles

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Goodwill	$	58,094
Customer relationships		346,647
Contractual vendor intangible assets		47,580
Tradename and other intangible assets		71,388
	$	523,709

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Equity (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Paid-in Capital
Stock compensation	$ 14,876
Paid-in Capital
Paid-in Capital
Stock compensation	14,876
AerCap | AerCap share-based awards | Paid-in Capital
Paid-in Capital
Stock compensation	14,876
Predecessor | Paid-in Capital
Paid-in Capital
Recorded in Paid-in capital		63	[1]	10,053	[2]	19,326	[2]
Predecessor | AIG | Non-Qualified Income Plan liability | Paid-in Capital
Paid-in Capital
Recorded in Paid-in capital		296
Recorded in Paid-in capital, tax		161
Predecessor | AIG | State taxes payable | Paid-in Capital
Paid-in Capital
Recorded in Paid-in capital		(233)
Predecessor | AIG | Compensation, legal fees and other expenses paid by AIG | Paid-in Capital
Paid-in Capital
Recorded in Paid-in capital				10,053		2,636
Predecessor | AIG | Corporate aircraft received as capital contribution
Paid-in Capital
Number of aircraft transferred						1
Predecessor | AIG | Corporate aircraft received as capital contribution | Paid-in Capital
Paid-in Capital
Recorded in Paid-in capital						16,690
Recorded in Paid-in capital, tax						$ 9,211

[1] We recorded an increase of $296, net of tax of $161, in connection with settlement of the AIG Non-Qualified Income Plan liability, and a decrease of $233 for adjustments to state taxes payable.

[2] We recorded $10,053 during 2013 and $2,636 during 2012 in Paid-in capital for compensation expenses, legal expenses and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse. Additionally, we recorded $16,690, net of tax of $9,211, in Paid-in capital during 2012 when AIG contributed a corporate aircraft to us.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory
Minimum holding period for classifying as excess inventory	4 years
Carrying value, excess inventory	$ 0
Flight equipment, including aircraft
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Estimated economic useful life	25 years
Estimated residual (salvage) value as percentage of original manufacturing cost	15.00%
Flight equipment, including aircraft | Minimum
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Age of aircraft for which undiscounted cash flows are reviewed as part an impairment assessment	15 years

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Equity (Details 5) (Predecessor, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		May 13, 2014
Retained Earnings
Dividend	$ 600,000
Accumulated Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings
Dividend	600,000	[1]
Equity decrease (increase)	(2,958)	[2]	924	[3]	25,375	[3]
AIG | Special Distribution | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings
Dividend	600,000						600,000
AIG | Fee paid to satisfy a statutory law requirement | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings
Equity decrease (increase)	1,370
AIG | AIG stock transferred to AIG | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings
Equity decrease (increase)			924
AIG | Corporate aircraft transferred as dividend
Retained Earnings
Number of aircraft transferred					2
AIG | Corporate aircraft transferred as dividend | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings
Equity decrease (increase)	5,298				25,379
Equity decrease (increase), tax benefit	2,889				11,866
AIG | Receipts from expected tax liabilities required under the sales agreement | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings
Equity decrease (increase)	$ (9,626)

[1] The decrease to Retained earnings during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, included a special distribution of $600,000, which ILFC was required to pay to AIG prior to the completion of the AerCap Transaction in accordance with the Share Purchase Agreement. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction. The special distribution was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend.

[2] The increase to Retained earnings during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, reflects a $9,626 receipt from AIG for certain expected separate company tax liabilities, as required under the AerCap sales agreement, partially offset by decreases in Retained earnings of $5,298, net of tax of $2,889, to record a non-cash dividend reflecting the difference between the proceeds received and the net carrying value of a corporate aircraft sold to AIG, and $1,370 recorded as a dividend, for a fee ILFC paid on behalf of AIG to satisfy a statutory law requirement.

[3] In 2013, we transferred shares of AIG stock with a carrying value, net of tax, of $0.9 million to AIG and recorded the transaction as a decrease to Retained earnings. In 2012, we recorded a decrease to Retained earnings of $25,379, net of tax of $11,866 when we transferred two corporate aircraft to AIG, and an increase to Retained earnings of $(4) for other miscellaneous adjustments.

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Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits (Tables) (Predecessor)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Predecessor

Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits

Schedule of components of security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits

	Predecessor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2013
Security deposits paid by lessees	$	1,065,719
Deferred overhaul rentals		882,422
Rents received in advance and straight-line rents		460,785
Other customer deposits		229,068
	$	2,637,994

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Restricted Cash (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash balance	$ 421,170

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Debt (Details 12) (Predecessor, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount	$ 17,695,000	$ 22,934,000
Secured debt financing
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount	17,700,000	22,900,000
2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016 | Secured debt financing
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt prepaid	550,000,000
2009 Aircraft Financings, Borrowings from third parties | Secured debt financing
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt prepaid	106,000,000
Aircraft financings June 2009 | Secured debt financing
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt prepaid	55,400,000
Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Secured debt financing
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt prepaid	150,000,000
Secured credit facility dated October 13, 2006 | Secured debt financing
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt prepaid		456,900,000
2010 term loan, maturing on March 17, 2015 | Secured debt financing
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt prepaid		750,000,000
2010 term loans, maturing on March 17, 2016 | Secured debt financing
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Debt prepaid		$ 550,000,000

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Flight Equipment Held for Operating Leases, net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Flight Equipment Held for Operating Leases, net

Schedule of movements in flight equipment held for operating leases

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Net book value at beginning of period	$	—
AerCap Transaction		24,038,423
Additions		1,316,474
Depreciation		(907,484	)
Impairment		(7,153	)
Disposals/Transfers to Held for sale		(689,847	)
Transfers to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases/Inventory		(145,487	)
Net book value at end of period	$	23,604,926
Accumulated depreciation at December 31, 2014	$	886,360

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

21. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

        Selling, general and administrative expenses were comprised of the following for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Personnel expenses	$	88,669
Travel expenses		7,765
Professional services		9,266
Office expenses		15,947
Other expenses		62,288	(a)
	$	183,935

(a) Includes allocated corporate costs from AerCap. See Note 9—Related Party Transactions.  

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Flight Equipment Held for Operating Leases, net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Movements in flight equipment held for operating leases
AerCap Transaction	$ 24,038,423
Additions	1,316,474
Depreciation	(907,484)
Impairment	(7,153)
Disposals	(689,847)
Transfers to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases/Inventory	(145,487)
Net book value at end of period	23,604,926
Accumulated depreciation	$ 886,360

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Income Taxes (Details 5) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. federal (IRS)
Operating loss carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 3.2
Valuation allowance against net operating loss carryforwards	25.0
Predecessor | Foreign
Operating loss carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards		300.7
Predecessor | Foreign | Australia
Operating loss carryforwards
Valuation allowance against net operating loss carryforwards		15.7
Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance on operating loss carryforwards		0
Predecessor | U.S. federal (IRS)
Operating loss carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards		$ 779.9

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Lease Revenue (Details 2) (USD $)	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Rental income additional disclosure
Aggregate net overhaul rentals recognized and rental revenue earned based on usage	$ 149,300,000
Unamortized lease incentives	32,220,000
Predecessor
Rental income additional disclosure
Net overhaul rentals recognized		109,800,000	202,400,000	241,600,000
Overhaul rental collections		242,000,000	713,400,000	722,000,000
Aggregate net overhaul rentals recognized and rental revenue earned based on usage		21,300,000	75,700,000	105,300,000
Unamortized lease incentives			183,220,000
Lease incentives capitalized			138,500,000
Lease incentives amortized into rental of flight equipment		$ 17,900,000	$ 78,100,000	$ 61,500,000

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Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		8 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
Predecessor
Pensions Plans
Pension plan and 401(k) plan expenses	$ 4.8	$ 9.5	$ 4.9
ILFC 401(k) plan
Voluntary savings plan
Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Service Period to Receive an Additional Contribution				1 year
Retirement plan | AIG
Pensions Plans
Projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets		858
Pay credits, percentage of annual eligible compensation					6.00%
Retirement plan | AIG | Maximum
Pensions Plans
Service period of participants for calculating pay credits					44 years
AIG | AIG Retirement Plan | Predecessor
Pensions Plans
Requisite service period for receiving benefits under the plan	1 year
AIG | AIG Non-qualified Retirement Plan | AerCap
Pensions Plans
Amount paid for the liability associated with employees or former employees who were fully vested immediately prior to the AerCap Transaction						$ 19.8

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AerCap Transaction (Details 2) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	May 14, 2014	May 13, 2014
ILFC
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash	$ 2,958,809,000
Prepayments on flight equipment	3,176,322,000
Accrued maintenance liability	(2,575,118,000)
Debt	(24,339,842,000)
Other assets and liabilities	(853,834,000)
Non-controlling interest	(77,047,000)
Estimate of fair value of net assets acquired	6,899,547,000
Consideration transferred	6,957,641,000
Goodwill	58,094,000
ILFC | Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Intangibles	4,082,029,000
ILFC | Other intangible assets
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Intangibles	489,805,000
ILFC | Amounts Initially Recognized and Reported
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash	2,958,809,000
Prepayments on flight equipment	3,166,788,000
Accrued maintenance liability	(2,688,438,000)
Debt	(24,339,842,000)
Other assets and liabilities	(775,990,000)
Non-controlling interest	(77,047,000)
Estimate of fair value of net assets acquired	6,937,092,000
Consideration transferred	6,957,641,000
Goodwill	20,549,000
Restricted cash acquired	800,000,000
ILFC | Amounts Initially Recognized and Reported | Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Intangibles	4,263,076,000
ILFC | Amounts Initially Recognized and Reported | Maintenance rights intangible
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Intangibles	4,000,000,000
ILFC | Amounts Initially Recognized and Reported | Other intangible assets
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Intangibles	440,093,000
ILFC | Measurement Period Adjustments
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Prepayments on flight equipment	9,534,000
Accrued maintenance liability	113,320,000
Other assets and liabilities	(77,844,000)
Estimate of fair value of net assets acquired	(37,545,000)
Goodwill	37,545,000
ILFC | Measurement Period Adjustments | Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Intangibles	(181,047,000)
ILFC | Measurement Period Adjustments | Other intangible assets
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Intangibles	49,712,000
ILFC | Flight Equipment | Held for operating leases
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Property, net	24,038,423,000
ILFC | Flight Equipment | Held for operating leases | Amounts Initially Recognized and Reported
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Property, net	23,989,643,000
ILFC | Flight Equipment | Held for operating leases | Measurement Period Adjustments
Allocation of the purchase price of the AerCap Transaction
Property, net	48,780,000
AIG | Predecessor
Special distribution paid to AIG
Special distribution paid		600,000,000
AIG | ILFC | AerCap
Consideration transferred to effect the AerCap Transaction
Cash consideration	2,400,000,000
Consideration transferred	6,957,641,000
AIG | ILFC | Common Stock | AerCap
Consideration transferred to effect the AerCap Transaction
Stock-based consideration	4,545,366,000
Newly-issued common shares (in shares)	97,560,976
Closing share price (in dollars per share)	$ 46.59
AIG | ILFC | Stock compensation | AerCap
Consideration transferred to effect the AerCap Transaction
Stock-based consideration	$ 12,275,000

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Other Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets.
Inventory	$ 253,646
Other receivables	63,573
Notes receivable	51,558
Debt issuance costs	50,130
Lease incentives	32,220
Other tangible fixed assets	17,781
Straight-line rents, prepaid expenses and other	26,797
Total other assets	$ 495,705
Weighted average interest of outstanding notes receivable (as a percent)	6.80%

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Equity (Tables) (Predecessor)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Predecessor

Equity

Schedule of rollforward of Accumulated other comprehensive loss

	Predecessor
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(19,763	)	$	126		$	(19,637	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		9,208			486			9,694
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		1,212			—			1,212
Income tax effect		(3,588	)		(172	)		(3,760	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		6,832			314			7,146
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(12,931	)	$	440		$	(12,491	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		11,265			391			11,656
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		1,183			—			1,183
Income tax effect		(4,394	)		(138	)		(4,532	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		8,054			253			8,307
Balance at December 31, 2013		(4,877	)	$	693			(4,184	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		2,740			886			3,626
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		428			—			428
Income tax effect		(1,118	)		(313	)		(1,431	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		2,050			573			2,623
Balance at May 13, 2014	$	(2,827	)	$	1,266		$	(1,561	)

Schedule of classification and amount of reclassifications from AOCI

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014									Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification
(Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	(12	)	$	(53	)	$	(82	)	Other expenses
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		(416	)		(1,130	)		(1,130	)	Other expenses
		(428	)		(1,183	)		(1,212	)
Available-for-sale securities:
Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities		—			—			—		Selling, general and administrative
		—			—			—
Total reclassifications	$	(428	)	$	(1,183	)	$	(1,212	)

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Debt (Details 17) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended				1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Apr. 05, 2013	Feb. 23, 2012 aircraft subsidiary	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013 aircraft	May 31, 2013	Apr. 12, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount			$ 23,276,335,000			$ 23,276,335,000
Predecessor
Debt
Write Off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost and Unamortized Debt Discount	17,695,000	22,934,000
Secured debt financing
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount			7,600,000,000			7,600,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral			464
Secured debt financing | Predecessor
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount	8,207,849,000						8,207,849,000
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt prepaid				150,000,000
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs				2,900,000
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement					1
Debt issued amount					900,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral					62
Appraised value										1,660,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)					54.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Maximum
Debt
Required loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)			63.00%			63.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Maximum | Predecessor
Debt
Required loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)	63.00%						63.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis					LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)					4.00%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)					1.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis					base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)					3.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount			750,000,000			750,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral						56
Appraised value			1,230,000,000			1,230,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)			61.20%			61.20%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount				750,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral							52
Appraised value	1,220,000,000						1,220,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)	61.50%						61.50%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis						LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)						2.75%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)			0.75%			0.75%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis				LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)				2.75%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)				0.75%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis						base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)						1.75%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis				base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)				1.75%
Secured debt financing | 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016 | Predecessor
Debt
Write Off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost and Unamortized Debt Discount								12,300,000
Secured debt financing | 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement									1
Debt issued amount									550,000,000
Secured debt financing | 2012 term loan, maturing on April 12, 2016 | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis									LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)									3.75%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)									1.00%

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Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		11 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
AIG | AIG share-based programs | Predecessor
Compensation expense for share-based and other compensation plans
Compensation expense	$ 1,800	$ 14,800	$ 15,400
AIG | Short and long term incentive plans | Predecessor
Compensation expense for share-based and other compensation plans
Compensation expense	15,000	45,700	33,200
AIG | Executive AerCap Transaction incentive bonus | Predecessor
Compensation expense for share-based and other compensation plans
Compensation expense	32,300
AIG | AIG share-based and other incentive plans
Compensation expense for share-based and other compensation plans
Compensation expense				25,878
AIG | AIG share-based and other incentive plans | Transaction and integration related expenses
Compensation expense for share-based and other compensation plans
Compensation expense				9,600
AerCap | AerCap share-based awards
Compensation expense for share-based and other compensation plans
Compensation expense				$ 14,876

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AerCap Transaction (Details 5) (Non-controlling Interest, ILFC, Market Auction Preferred Stock, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 14, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	May 14, 2014
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Liquidation value (in dollars per share)	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
Series A
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares issued	500	500	500	500
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	500	500	500	500
Period for reset of dividend rate, other than the initial rate, for each dividend period	49 days	49 days
Series B
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares issued	500	500	500	500
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	500	500	500	500
Period for reset of dividend rate, other than the initial rate, for each dividend period	49 days	49 days

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details 2) (Predecessor, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in hedges recorded in OCI related to derivative instruments
Net changes in cash flow hedges, Income tax effect	$ (1,118)	$ (4,394)	$ (3,588)
Net changes in cash flow hedges, net of taxes	2,050	8,054	6,832
De-designated hedges
Changes in hedges recorded in OCI related to derivative instruments
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	416	1,130	1,130
Interest rate swap agreements
Changes in hedges recorded in OCI related to derivative instruments
Effective portion of change in fair market value of derivatives	2,752	11,318	9,290
Interest rate swap agreements | Cash flow hedges
Amounts included in cash flow hedge activity
Effective portion of the unrealized loss on derivative position recorded in OCI	(93)	(677)	(8,422)
Interest rate swap agreements | Cash flow hedges | Interest expense
Amounts included in cash flow hedge activity
Amounts reclassified from AOCI into interest expense	$ 2,845

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Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum future lease payments to be received on finance and sales-type leases
2015	$ 71,359
2016	68,415
2017	57,039
2018	55,521
2019	47,135
Thereafter	81,253
Total minimum lease payments to be received	$ 380,722

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Restricted cash	$ 421,170
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	1,281
Book Value
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	1,007,519
Notes receivable	51,558
Total	1,059,077
Liabilities
Debt financings	24,568,509
Derivative liabilities	1,281
Guarantees	133,500
Total	24,703,290
Fair Value
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	1,007,519
Notes receivable	51,558
Total	1,059,077
Liabilities
Debt financings	24,443,579
Derivative liabilities	1,281
Guarantees	131,814
Total	24,576,674
Fair Value | Level 1
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	1,007,519
Total	1,007,519
Restricted cash	421,200
Fair Value | Level 2
Assets
Notes receivable	51,558
Total	51,558
Liabilities
Debt financings	24,443,579
Derivative liabilities	1,281
Total	24,444,860
Fair Value | Level 3
Liabilities
Guarantees	131,814
Total	$ 131,814

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest expense
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Operations
Effect from derivatives	$ 4,293
Predecessor | Other expenses
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Operations
Effect from derivatives		(428)	(1,122)	(654)
De-designated hedges | Predecessor | Other expenses
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reclassification of amounts recorded in AOCI		(416)	(1,130)	(1,130)
Interest rate swap agreements | Interest expense
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives not designated as a hedge	4,293
Interest rate swap agreements | Predecessor | Other expenses
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Ineffectiveness of Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges		(12)	(53)	(82)
Interest rate cap agreements | Predecessor | Other expenses
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives not designated as a hedge			$ 61	$ 558

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Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium (Details 2) (Maintenance rights intangible, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Maintenance rights intangible
Movements in the Maintenance rights intangible
AerCap Transaction	$ 3,975,286
EOL contract cash receipt	(27,571)
EOL and MR contract maintenance rights expense	(103,236)
Transfer to lease incentive	(32,220)
Other	(2,803)
Balance, net at end of period	$ 3,809,456

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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		May 13, 2014	May 14, 2014	Jan. 01, 2014 trust
Related party transactions
Stock compensation as a capital contribution	$ 14,876,000
Net receivable from AerCap	1,345,153,000
Paid-in Capital
Related party transactions
Stock compensation as a capital contribution	14,876,000
Predecessor
Related party transactions
Dividend		600,000,000
Predecessor | Paid-in Capital
Related party transactions
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other		63,000	[1]	10,053,000	[2]	19,326,000	[2]
Predecessor | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Related party transactions
Dividend		600,000,000	[3]
Equity decrease (increase)		(2,958,000)	[4]	924,000	[5]	25,375,000	[5]
AIG | Special Distribution | Predecessor | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Related party transactions
Dividend		600,000,000						600,000,000
AIG | Fee paid to satisfy a statutory law requirement | Predecessor | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Related party transactions
Equity decrease (increase)		1,370,000
AIG | Corporate aircraft transferred as dividend | Predecessor | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Related party transactions
Equity decrease (increase)		5,298,000				25,379,000
Equity decrease (increase), tax benefit		2,889,000				11,866,000
AIG | Receipts from expected tax liabilities required under the sales agreement | Predecessor | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Related party transactions
Equity decrease (increase)		(9,626,000)
AIG | Compensation, legal fees and other expenses paid by AIG | Predecessor | Paid-in Capital
Related party transactions
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other				10,053,000		2,636,000
AIG | Insurance premiums | Predecessor
Related party transactions
Purchases from related party		2,200,000		8,200,000		9,900,000
AerCap | AerCap share-based awards | Paid-in Capital
Related party transactions
Stock compensation as a capital contribution	14,876,000
AerCap | Operational activities of group entities
Related party transactions
Net receivable from AerCap	1,345,153,000
AerCap Ireland Limited | Lease commission
Related party transactions
Expense from related party	$ 654,000
AerCap | AIG | ILFC | Common Stock
Related party transactions
Shares of common stock									97,560,976
AIG | Affiliated entities (Castle Trusts)
Related party transactions
Number of trusts consolidated by AIG to which aircaft sold to such trusts in prior years is managed	2
AIG | Affiliated entities (Castle Trusts) | Predecessor
Related party transactions
Number of trusts consolidated by AIG to which aircaft sold to such trusts in prior years is managed				2		2		2		2

[1] We recorded an increase of $296, net of tax of $161, in connection with settlement of the AIG Non-Qualified Income Plan liability, and a decrease of $233 for adjustments to state taxes payable.

[2] We recorded $10,053 during 2013 and $2,636 during 2012 in Paid-in capital for compensation expenses, legal expenses and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse. Additionally, we recorded $16,690, net of tax of $9,211, in Paid-in capital during 2012 when AIG contributed a corporate aircraft to us.

[3] The decrease to Retained earnings during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, included a special distribution of $600,000, which ILFC was required to pay to AIG prior to the completion of the AerCap Transaction in accordance with the Share Purchase Agreement. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction. The special distribution was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend.

[4] The increase to Retained earnings during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, reflects a $9,626 receipt from AIG for certain expected separate company tax liabilities, as required under the AerCap sales agreement, partially offset by decreases in Retained earnings of $5,298, net of tax of $2,889, to record a non-cash dividend reflecting the difference between the proceeds received and the net carrying value of a corporate aircraft sold to AIG, and $1,370 recorded as a dividend, for a fee ILFC paid on behalf of AIG to satisfy a statutory law requirement.

[5] In 2013, we transferred shares of AIG stock with a carrying value, net of tax, of $0.9 million to AIG and recorded the transaction as a decrease to Retained earnings. In 2012, we recorded a decrease to Retained earnings of $25,379, net of tax of $11,866 when we transferred two corporate aircraft to AIG, and an increase to Retained earnings of $(4) for other miscellaneous adjustments.

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AerCap Transaction (Details 6) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	May 14, 2014
AerCap transaction
Deferred income tax liability	$ 186,861,000
Predecessor
AerCap transaction
Deferred income tax liability		4,100,000,000	3,854,452,000
ILFC | Prior to Reorganization
AerCap transaction
Net deferred tax liability				$ 23,300,000

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	4 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014 item	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2014
Lease Revenue
Number of take-offs and landings per cycle	1
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Aircraft net book value		$ 23,604,926,000
Inventory
Minimum holding period for classifying as excess inventory		4 years
Carrying value, excess inventory		0
Predecessor
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Aircraft net book value			32,453,037,000
Inventory
Minimum holding period for classifying as excess inventory	4 years
Carrying value, excess inventory	0
Recent Accounting Guidance
Unrecognized tax benefits reclassified as a reduction of deferred tax assets for net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards				127,400,000
Flight equipment, including aircraft
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Estimated economic useful life		25 years
Flight equipment, including aircraft | Predecessor
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Estimated economic useful life	25 years
Certain aircraft types | Predecessor
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Number of aircraft			104
Aircraft net book value			1,100,000,000
Certain aircraft types | Maximum | Predecessor
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Estimated economic useful life			25 years
Certain aircraft types | Weighted Average | Predecessor
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net
Estimated economic useful life			16 years 10 months 24 days

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12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

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13. Debt

Successor

        As of December 31, 2014, the principal amount of our outstanding indebtedness, which excludes fair value adjustments of $1.3 billion, was approximately $23.3 billion and primarily consisted of senior unsecured, subordinated and senior secured notes, export credit facilities, commercial bank debt, and revolving credit debt. As a result of applying the acquisition method of accounting, we adjusted the carrying amounts of our debt to fair value and eliminated any deferred debt discounts and premiums as of the Closing Date. Any debt issue cost capitalized by the Predecessor was also eliminated as of the Closing Date. (See Note 3—AerCap Transaction). These fair value adjustments are being amortized over the life of each associated debt instrument using the effective interest method.

        The following table provides a summary of our indebtedness at December 31, 2014:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014(a)
Unsecured
ILFC Legacy Notes	$	11,230,020
AerCap Trust & AerCap Ireland Capital Limited Notes		3,400,000	(b)
Fair value adjustment		999,869	(c)
Total Unsecured		15,629,889
Secured
Export credit facilities		1,283,742
Senior secured notes		2,550,000
Institutional secured term loans		3,355,263	(d)
AeroTurbine revolving credit agreement		302,142	(e)
Camden facility		155,168	(e)(f)
Fair value adjustment		292,543	(c)
Total Secured		7,938,858
Total Senior Debt Financings		23,568,747
Subordinated
ECAPS subordinated notes		1,000,000
Fair value adjustment		(238)	(c)
Total Subordinated		999,762
	$	24,568,509

(a)	As of December 31, 2014, we remain in compliance with the respective financial covenants across our various debt obligations.
(b)	Includes $2.6 billion of senior unsecured notes issued in May 2014 and $800 million senior notes issued in September 2014. The senior notes were issued by AerCap Ireland Capital Limited and AerCap Trust. The proceeds from the $2.6 billion notes were primarily used to finance the cash consideration paid in connection with the AerCap Transaction. The proceeds from the $800 million notes were advanced to AerCap Ireland Capital Limited and were used for general corporate purposes, including for AerCap Trust.
(c)	As a result of applying the acquisition method of accounting, we adjusted the carrying amount of our debt to fair value as of the Closing Date. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction.
(d)	Includes the Temescal facility which is included in Secured bank debt in the Predecessor presentation. This secured financing was entered into by a VIE and consolidated into our Consolidated Financial Statements.

(e)	The AeroTurbine revolving credit agreement and the Camden facility are included in Secured bank debt in the Predecessor presentation. These secured financings were entered into by VIEs and consolidated into our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(f)	This amount is non-recourse to us and certain of our subsidiaries.

Existing Commitments

        Maturities of principal of debt financings at December 31, 2014 are as follows:

Year Ended	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	2,527,248
2016		3,280,056
2017		3,549,724
2018		2,980,136
2019		3,507,630
Thereafter		7,431,541
	$	23,276,335

2014 Successor Debt Issuances

        On May 14, 2014, AerCap Trust and AerCap Ireland Capital Limited co-issued $2.6 billion senior unsecured notes. Substantially all of the proceeds from the offering, net of offering costs, were used to finance the AerCap Transaction. On September 29, 2014, AerCap Trust and AerCap Ireland Capital Limited co-issued $800 million senior notes by a supplemental indenture to the May offering. The proceeds from the $800 million notes were advanced to AerCap Ireland Capital Limited and were used for general corporate purposes, including for AerCap Trust.

Collateral Pledged for Secured Debt

        As of December 31, 2014, we had pledged as collateral 464 aircraft with an aggregate net book value of $11.8 billion. As of December 31, 2014, the outstanding balance before fair value adjustments on the secured debt was $7.6 billion, including the AeroTurbine revolving credit facility of $302.1 million. AeroTurbine's assets and the associated book value serves as collateral for the AeroTurbine revolving credit facility.

Amendments to our Debt Agreements with Respect to the AerCap Transaction and Reorganization

        In connection with the Reorganization described in Note1—Basis of Preparation, ILFC entered into amendments to certain of its debt agreements in order to reflect the Reorganization. Under the amendments to ILFC's debt agreements for the 2004 Airbus ECA Facility, 2012 Ex-Im Capital Markets Facility, Hyperion facility, Vancouver facility, Temescal facility, Camden facility, AeroTurbine revolving credit facility, $2.3 billion revolving credit facility, AerCap Trust assumed these obligations and performance of certain covenants to be performed or observed by ILFC, and AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries guaranteed such obligations and the performance of certain covenants to be performed or observed by ILFC. Accordingly, AerCap Trust, by the terms of the indentures governing ILFC's secured and unsecured bonds, became the successor obligor under ILFC's indentures, including the bonds issued under ILFC's shelf registration statements filed with the SEC. As a result, AerCap Trust assumed ILFC's reporting obligations. ILFC also agreed to continue to be an obligor under these agreements, including the indentures.

        On March 11, 2014, AerCap Ireland Capital Limited entered into an agreement to replace ILFC's $2.3 billion revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility became effective and the ILFC facility was terminated on the Closing Date.

Unsecured Notes

        As of December 31, 2014, we had an aggregate outstanding principal amount of unsecured notes of approximately $14.6 billion.

ILFC Legacy Notes

        As of December 31, 2014, we had an aggregate outstanding principal amount of senior unsecured notes of approximately $8.5 billion issued by ILFC pursuant to shelf registration statements prior to the AerCap Transaction ("ILFC Legacy Notes"). The ILFC Legacy Notes have maturities ranging through 2022. The fixed rate notes bear interest at rates ranging from 3.875% to 8.875%, and the floating rate notes bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95%, with the interest rate resetting quarterly. The notes are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity and there are no sinking fund requirements.

        The indentures governing the ILFC Legacy Notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our, and our restricted subsidiaries', ability to (i) incur liens on assets; (ii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital share during certain events of default; (iii) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries; (iv) make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries; and (v) consolidate, merge, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets. The indentures also provide for customary events of default, including, but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the indentures may immediately become due and payable.

        Upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, AerCap Trust became the successor issuer under the ILFC Legacy Notes indentures. ILFC also agreed to continue to be co-obligor. In addition, AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries became guarantors of the notes.

AerCap Trust & AerCap Ireland Capital Limited Senior Unsecured Notes

        In May 2014, AerCap Trust and AerCap Ireland Capital Limited, co-issued $2.6 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, consisting of $400.0 million of 2.75% notes due 2017, $1.1 billion of 3.75% notes due 2019, and $1.1 billion of 4.50% notes due 2021 (collectively the "Acquisition Notes"). The proceeds from the offering were primarily used to finance the cash consideration paid in connection with the AerCap Transaction.

        In September 2014, AerCap Trust and AerCap Ireland Capital Limited, co-issued $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior notes (the "5.00% Notes," and together with the Acquisition Notes, the "AGAT/AICL Notes"). The proceeds from the offering were advanced to AerCap Ireland Capital Limited and were used for general corporate purposes. The final maturity date of the 5.00% Notes will be October 1, 2021.

        The AGAT/AICL Notes are guaranteed by AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries. The AGAT/AICL Notes are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity and there are no sinking fund requirements.

        The indenture governing the AGAT/AICL Notes contains customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our, and our restricted subsidiaries', ability to (i) incur liens on assets; (ii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital share during certain events of default; (iii) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries; (iv) make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries; and (v) consolidate, merge, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets. The indenture also provides for customary events of default, including, but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the indenture may immediately become due and payable.

        Redemption of Unsecured Notes:    We may redeem each series of our unsecured notes, in whole or in part, at any time at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount plus the applicable "make-whole" premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. The "make-whole" premium is the excess of:

(1)	the sum of the present value at such redemption date of all remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on such note through the stated maturity date of the notes (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date), discounted to the date of redemption using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate plus 50 basis points; over
(2)	the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed.

Export Credit Facilities

2004 Airbus ECA Facility

        In 1999 and 2004, ILFC entered into ECA facility agreements through certain wholly-owned subsidiaries. The 1999 and 2004 ECA facilities were used to fund purchases of certain Airbus family aircraft through 2001 and 2010, respectively. Each aircraft purchased was financed by a ten-year fully amortizing loan. New financings are no longer available under either ECA facility. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower were originally guaranteed by ILFC, and upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries were added as additional guarantors.

        As of December 31, 2014, approximately $1.04 billion was outstanding under the 2004 ECA facility and no loans were outstanding under the 1999 ECA facility.

        In February 2015, we entered into an amendment to the 2004 ECA facility allowing funds that previously were required to be segregated to be replaced by letters of credit, and releasing the security interest in respect of certain aircraft for which the associated loans had been repaid. Prior to entering into this amendment, we were required to segregate security deposits and overhaul rentals received under the leases related to the aircraft funded under the facility to the extent amounts remained outstanding under the relevant aircraft loan. The segregated funds were deposited into separate accounts pledged to and controlled by the security trustee of the 2004 ECA facility.

        We must register mortgages on certain aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility in the local jurisdictions in which the respective aircraft are registered. The mortgages are required to be filed only with respect to aircraft that have outstanding loan balances.

2012 Ex-Im Capital Markets Facility

        On December 19, 2012, ILFC issued through a consolidated entity pre-funded amortizing notes with an aggregate principal amount of $287.0 million. The notes mature in January 2025 and scheduled principal payments commenced in April 2013. The notes bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 1.492%. During the year ended December 31, 2013, ILFC used the proceeds from the notes to finance two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which serve as collateral for the notes. Upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, AerCap and certain of its other subsidiaries guaranteed the Ex-Im financings. The Ex-Im financings are also guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Senior Secured Notes

        In August 2010, ILFC issued $3.9 billion of senior secured notes (the "Senior Secured Notes"), with $1.35 billion that matured in September 2014 and bore interest of 6.5%, $1.275 billion maturing in September 2016 and bearing interest of 6.75%, and $1.275 billion maturing in September 2018 and bearing interest of 7.125%. Upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, AerCap Trust became the successor issuer under the indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes. ILFC also agreed to continue to be a co-obligor. In addition, AerCap and certain of its other subsidiaries became guarantors of the Senior Secured Notes. We can redeem the Senior Secured Notes at any time prior to their maturity, subject to a penalty of the greater of 1% of the outstanding principal amount and a "make-whole" premium. There is no sinking fund for the Senior Secured Notes.

        The Senior Secured Notes are secured by a designated pool of aircraft, initially consisting of 174 aircraft and cash collateral when required. In addition, two of our subsidiaries, which either own or hold leases attached to the aircraft included in the pool securing the Senior Secured Notes, have guaranteed the notes. Following repayment of the $1.35 billion on the 6.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2014, certain collateral was released, and as of December 31, 2014, 146 aircraft secured the notes.

        The indenture and the aircraft mortgage and security agreement governing the Senior Secured Notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our and our restricted subsidiaries' ability to (i) create liens; (ii) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the assets serving as collateral for the Senior Secured Notes; (iii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital share during certain events of default; (iv) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries; and (v) make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries.

        The indenture also restricts our and the subsidiary guarantors' ability to consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all, or substantially all, of our assets. The indenture also provides for customary events of default, including but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the Senior Secured Notes may immediately become due and payable.

Institutional Secured Term Loans

Hyperion Facility

        In March 2014, one of ILFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $1.5 billion. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75% with a 0.75% LIBOR floor, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The loan matures in March 2021. We can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time, subject to certain conditions.

        The obligations of the subsidiary borrower were originally guaranteed by ILFC and certain of its subsidiaries, and upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries were added as additional guarantors.

        The loan is secured by the equity interests in the borrower and certain SPE subsidiaries of the borrower. The SPEs hold title to 84 aircraft with an appraised value of approximately $2.28 billion as of December 31, 2014, representing a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 65.7%. The loan requires a loan-to-value ratio of no more than 70%. If the maximum loan-to-value ratio is exceeded, we will be required to prepay portions of the outstanding loans, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than 70%.

        The loan contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of the guarantors, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

Vancouver Facility

        In February 2012, one of ILFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $900.0 million. In April 2013, ILFC amended the agreement and simultaneously prepaid $150.0 million of the outstanding principal amount. The remaining outstanding principal amount of $750.0 million bears interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 2.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The loan initially bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 4.0% with a 1.0% LIBOR floor, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 3.0%. The loan matures in June 2017. We can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time, subject to certain conditions.

        The obligations of the subsidiary borrower were originally guaranteed by ILFC and certain of its subsidiaries, and upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries were added as additional guarantors.

        The loan is secured by the equity interests in certain SPEs of the subsidiary borrower. The SPEs initially held title to 62 aircraft with an appraised value of approximately $1.66 billion as of December 31, 2011, equaling an initial loan-to-value ratio of approximately 54%. After giving effect to the 2013 amendment, certain collateral that had served as security for the secured term loan was released. As of December 31, 2014, the SPEs collectively own a portfolio of 56 aircraft with an appraised value of approximately $1.23 billion, equaling a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 61.2%. The loan requires a loan-to-value ratio of no more than 63%. If the maximum loan-to-value ratio is exceeded, we will be required to prepay a portion of the outstanding loan, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than 63%.

        The loan contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of the guarantors, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

Temescal Facility

        In March 2011, one of ILFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into a secured term loan agreement with lender commitments in the amount of approximately $1.3 billion, which was subsequently increased to approximately $1.5 billion. As of December 31, 2014, approximately $1.1 billion was outstanding. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The loan matures in March 2018. We can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time, subject to certain conditions.

        The obligations of the subsidiary borrower were originally guaranteed by ILFC and certain of its subsidiaries, and upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries were added as additional guarantors.

        The loan is secured by a portfolio of 54 aircraft and the equity interests in certain SPEs that own the pledged aircraft. The 54 aircraft had an initial appraised value of approximately $2.4 billion, representing a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 65%. The subsidiary borrower is required to maintain compliance with a maximum loan-to-value ratio, which declines over time, as set forth in the term loan agreement. If the maximum loan-to-value ratio is exceeded, we will be required to prepay portions of the outstanding loans, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to the SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than the maximum loan-to-value ratio.

        The loan facility contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of the guarantors, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement

        In November 2014, AeroTurbine entered into an amended and restated credit facility providing for a maximum aggregate available amount of $550.0 million, subject to availability determined by a calculation utilizing AeroTurbine's aircraft assets and accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2014, AeroTurbine had approximately $302.1 million outstanding under the facility. Borrowings under the facility bear interest determined, with certain exceptions, based on LIBOR plus a margin of 2.5%. The facility will expire in November 2019.

        AeroTurbine's obligations under the facility are guaranteed by AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries, including AeroTurbine's subsidiaries (subject to certain exclusions). AeroTurbine's obligations are secured by substantially all of the assets of AeroTurbine and its subsidiary guarantors.

        The credit agreement contains customary events of default and covenants, including certain financial covenants. Additionally, the credit agreement imposes limitations on AeroTurbine's ability to pay dividends to us (other than dividends payable solely in common share).

Camden Facility

        In March 2012, one of ILFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into a $203 million term loan facility that was used to finance seven Boeing 737-800s. The principal of each senior loan issued under the facility will partially amortize over six years, with the remaining principal payable at the maturity date. At December 31, 2014, approximately $155.2 million was outstanding and the average interest rate on the loans was 4.73%. The loans are non-recourse to ILFC except under limited circumstances and are secured by the purchased aircraft and lease receivables. The subsidiary borrower can voluntarily prepay the loans at any time subject to a 1% prepayment fee prior to March 30, 2015. In March 2013, ILFC amended certain financial covenants under this term loan facility. The subsidiary borrower under the term loan facility is prohibited from: incurring additional debt; incurring additional capital expenditures; hiring employees; and negatively pledging the assets securing the facility. Upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries guaranteed certain obligations under the term loan.

Subordinated Debt

ECAPS Subordinated Notes

        In December 2005, ILFC issued two tranches of subordinated notes in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. The $400.0 million tranche has a call option date of December 21, 2015 and has a fixed interest rate of 6.25% until the 2015 call option date. If we do not exercise the call option, the interest rate will change to a floating rate, reset quarterly, based on a margin of 1.80% plus the highest of three-month LIBOR, 10-year constant maturity treasury, and 30-year constant maturity treasury. We can call the $600.0 million tranche at any time. The interest rate on the $600.0 million tranche is a floating rate with a margin of 1.55% plus the highest of three-month LIBOR, 10-year constant maturity treasury, and 30-year constant maturity treasury. The interest rate resets quarterly. As of December 31, 2014, the interest rate was 4.37%.

        In July 2013, ILFC amended the financial tests in both tranches of notes by changing the method of calculating the ratio of equity to total managed assets and the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, making it less likely that we will fail to comply with such financial tests. Failure to comply with these financial tests will result in a "mandatory trigger event". If a mandatory trigger event occurs and we are unable to raise sufficient capital in a manner permitted by the terms of the subordinated debt to cover the next interest payment on the subordinated debt, a "mandatory deferral event" will occur, requiring us to defer all interest payments and prohibiting the payment of cash dividends on AerCap Trust or ILFC's capital share or its equivalent until both financial tests are met or we have raised sufficient capital to pay all accumulated and unpaid interest on the subordinated debt. Mandatory trigger events and mandatory deferral events are not events of default under the indenture governing the subordinated debt.

        Upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction, the notes were assumed by AerCap Trust, and AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries became guarantors. ILFC remains a co-obligor under the indentures governing the notes.

Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities

Citi Revolving Credit Facility

        In March 2014, AerCap Ireland Capital Limited entered into a $2.75 billion four-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Citi Revolver"), which became effective upon the closing of the AerCap Transaction. The facility has an accordion feature option permitting increases to a maximum size of $4.0 billion. The facility matures in May 2018. The Citi Revolver replaced the $2.3 billion three-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility entered into by ILFC in October 2012, which was simultaneously terminated. The obligations under the Citi Revolver are guaranteed by AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries, including AerCap Trust and ILFC.

        In September 2014, AerCap Ireland Capital Limited increased the size of the facility to $2.925 billion and in October 2014, AerCap Ireland Capital Limited further increased the size of the facility to $2.955 billion.

        As of December 31, 2014, the facility was undrawn.

AIG Revolving Credit Facility

        In December 2013, AerCap Ireland Capital Limited entered into a $1.0 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "AIG Revolver"), with AIG as lender and administrative agent, which became effective upon the consummation of the AerCap Transaction. The facility matures on May 14, 2019. The obligations under the AIG Revolver are guaranteed by AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries, including AerCap Trust and ILFC.

        As of December 31, 2014, there were no loans outstanding under the facility.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

        2013.    During the year ended December 31, 2013, we prepaid in full our $550 million secured term loan originally scheduled to mature in April 2016, the total outstanding under both tranches of the $106.0 million secured financing, and the total outstanding under the $55.4 million secured financing, and prepaid $150 million of the outstanding principal amount of our secured term loan due June 30, 2017. In connection with these prepayments, we recognized charges aggregating $17.7 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount.

        2012.    During the year ended December 31, 2012, we prepaid the remaining $456.9 million outstanding under our secured credit facility dated October 13, 2006. We also prepaid in full our $750 million secured term loan and we refinanced our $550 million secured term loan at a lower interest rate. In connection with these prepayments and refinancing, we recognized charges aggregating $22.9 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred debt discount.

Other

        Under the terms of our subordinated debt, we may be restricted from paying cash dividends on our capital stock in the future if we fail to comply with certain covenants, as described above under "—ECAPS Subordinated Notes."

Predecessor

        Predecessor debt financing was comprised of the following at December 31, 2013:

	December 31, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
Secured
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,746,144
Secured bank debt(a)		1,811,705
Institutional secured term loans		750,000
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(5,058	)
		8,202,791
Unsecured
Bonds and medium-term notes		12,269,522
Less: Deferred debt discount(b)		(31,456	)
		12,238,066
Total Senior Debt Financings		20,440,857
Subordinated debt		1,000,000
	$	21,440,857

(a)	Of these amounts, $173.5 million (2013) was non-recourse to ILFC. These secured financings were incurred by VIEs, and consolidated into Predecessor consolidated financial statements.
(b)	During the year ended December 31, 2013, Predecessor recorded a $19.5 million adjustment to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method, of which $4.4 million related to debt discounts and is reflected herein. See Note 1—Basis of Preparation.

        For some of our secured debt financings, we created direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries for the purpose of purchasing and holding title to aircraft, and we pledged the equity of those subsidiaries as collateral. These subsidiaries have been designated as non-restricted subsidiaries under our indentures and meet the definition of a VIE. We have determined that we are the PB of such VIEs and, accordingly, we consolidate such entities into Predecessor consolidated financial statements. See Note 25—Variable Interest Entities for more information on VIEs.

        The following table presents information regarding the collateral provided for our secured debt at December 31, 2013:

	As of December 31, 2013
	Debt Outstanding		Net Book Value		Number of Aircraft
	(Dollars in thousands)
Senior secured bonds	$	3,900,000	$	5,864,796		174
ECA and Ex-Im financings		1,746,144		4,938,321		118
Secured bank debt(a)		1,811,705		2,591,814		61
Institutional secured term loans		750,000		1,266,438		52
Total	$	8,207,849	$	14,661,369		405

(a) Amounts represent net book value and number of aircraft securing ILFC secured bank term debt and do not include the book value or number of AeroTurbine assets securing the AeroTurbine revolving credit agreement, under which $380.5 million is included in the total debt outstanding. ILFC guarantees the AeroTurbine revolving credit agreement on an unsecured basis.

Senior Secured Bonds

        On August 20, 2010, we issued $3.9 billion of senior secured notes, with $1.35 billion maturing in September 2014 and bearing interest of 6.5%, $1.275 billion maturing in September 2016 and bearing interest of 6.75%, and $1.275 billion maturing in September 2018 and bearing interest of 7.125%. The notes are secured by a designated pool of aircraft, initially consisting of 174 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, and cash collateral when required. In addition, two of our subsidiaries, which either own or hold leases attached to the aircraft included in the pool securing the notes, have guaranteed the notes. We can redeem the notes at any time prior to their maturity, provided we give notice between 30 to 60 days prior to the intended redemption date and subject to a penalty of the greater of 1% of the outstanding principal amount and a "make-whole" premium. There is no sinking fund for the notes.

        The indenture and the aircraft mortgage and security agreement governing the senior secured notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our and our restricted subsidiaries' ability to: (i) create liens; (ii) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the assets serving as collateral for the senior secured notes; (iii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital stock during certain events of default; (iv) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries and (v) make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries. The indenture also restricts our and the subsidiary guarantors' ability to consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all, or substantially all, of our assets.

        The indenture provides for customary events of default, including but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the senior secured notes may immediately become due and payable.

ECA Financings

        We entered into ECA facility agreements in 1999 and 2004 through certain direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries that have been designated as non-restricted subsidiaries under our indentures. The 1999 and 2004 ECA facilities were used to fund purchases of Airbus aircraft through 2001 and 2010, respectively. Each aircraft purchased was financed by a ten-year fully amortizing loan. New financings are no longer available to us under either ECA facility.

        As of December 31, 2013, approximately $1.5 billion was outstanding under the 2004 ECA facility and no loans were outstanding under the 1999 ECA facility. The interest rates on the loans outstanding under the 2004 ECA facility are either fixed or based on LIBOR and ranged from 0.316% to 4.711% at December 31, 2013. The loans are guaranteed by various European ECAs. We have collateralized the debt with pledges of the shares of wholly owned subsidiaries that hold title to the aircraft financed under the facilities. The 2004 ECA facility contains customary events of default and restrictive covenants.

        The 2004 ECA facility requires us to segregate security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments received under the leases related to the aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility (segregated rental payments are used to make scheduled principal and interest payments on the outstanding debt). The segregated funds are deposited into separate accounts pledged to and controlled by the security trustee of the 2004 ECA facility. At December 31, 2013, we had segregated security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments aggregating approximately $450.4 million related to aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility. The segregated amounts fluctuate with changes in security deposits, overhaul rentals, rental payments and principal and interest payments related to the aircraft funded under the 2004 ECA facility. In addition, if a default resulting in an acceleration of the obligations under the 2004 ECA facility were to occur, pursuant to the cross-collateralization agreement described below, we would have to segregate lease payments, overhaul rentals and security deposits received after such acceleration event occurred from the leases relating to all the aircraft funded under the 1999 ECA facility that remain as collateral, even though those aircraft are no longer subject to a loan at December 31, 2013.

        In addition, we must register the existing individual mortgages on certain aircraft funded under both the 1999 and 2004 ECA facilities in the local jurisdictions in which the respective aircraft are registered. The mortgages are only required to be filed with respect to aircraft that have outstanding loan balances or otherwise as agreed in connection with the cross-collateralization agreement described below.

        We have cross-collateralized the 1999 ECA facility with the 2004 ECA facility. As part of such cross-collateralization we (i) guaranteed the obligations under the 2004 ECA facility through our subsidiary established to finance Airbus aircraft under the 1999 ECA facility; (ii) granted mortgages over certain aircraft financed under the 1999 ECA facility and security interests over other collateral related to the aircraft financed under the 1999 ECA facility to secure the guaranty obligation; (iii) must maintain a loan-to-value ratio (aggregating the aircraft from the 1999 ECA facility and the 2004 ECA facility) of no more than 50%, in order to release liens (including the liens incurred under the cross-collateralization agreement) on any aircraft financed under the 1999 or 2004 ECA facilities or other assets related to the aircraft; and (iv) agreed to apply proceeds generated from certain disposals of aircraft to obligations under the 2004 ECA facility.

        On May 8, 2013, we amended our 2004 ECA facility, effective immediately, to remove the minimum consolidated tangible net worth covenant. In addition, the amendment made permanent the requirement to segregate funds and to register individual mortgages in local jurisdictions. Prior to the amendment, this requirement would have fallen away if our long-term debt ratings rose above a certain level.

Ex-Im Financings

        On December 19, 2012, through a consolidated entity, we issued pre-funded amortizing notes with an aggregate principal amount of $287.0 million. The notes mature in January 2025 and scheduled principal payments commenced in April 2013. The notes are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States and bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 1.492%. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we used the proceeds from the notes to finance two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which serve as collateral for the notes.

Secured Bank Debt

        2011 Secured Term Loan.    On March 30, 2011, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a secured term loan agreement with lender commitments in the amount of approximately $1.3 billion, which was subsequently increased to approximately $1.5 billion. As of December 31, 2013, approximately $1.3 billion was outstanding under this agreement. The loan matures on March 30, 2018. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75%, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. The security granted includes a portfolio of 54 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, and the equity interests in certain SPEs that own the pledged aircraft, attached leases, and related equipment. The 54 aircraft had an initial aggregate appraised value, as defined in the loan agreement, of approximately $2.4 billion, which equaled a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 65%. The subsidiary borrower, subsidiary guarantors and SPEs have been designated as non-restricted subsidiaries under our indentures.

        The subsidiary borrower is required to maintain compliance with a maximum loan-to-value ratio, which declines over time, as set forth in the term loan agreement. If the subsidiary borrower does not maintain compliance with the maximum loan-to-value ratio, it will be required to prepay portions of the outstanding loans, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to the SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than the maximum loan-to-value ratio.

        The subsidiary borrower can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time. The loan facility contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of ILFC, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

        AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Agreement.    AeroTurbine has a credit facility that expires on December 9, 2015 and provides for a maximum aggregate available amount of $430 million, subject to availability under a borrowing base calculated based on AeroTurbine's aircraft assets and accounts receivable. AeroTurbine has the option to increase the aggregate amount available under the facility by an additional $70 million, either by adding new lenders or allowing existing lenders to increase their commitments if they choose to do so. Borrowings under the facility bear interest determined, with certain exceptions, based on LIBOR plus a margin of 3.0%. AeroTurbine's obligations under the facility are guaranteed by ILFC on an unsecured basis and by AeroTurbine's subsidiaries (subject to certain exclusions) and are secured by substantially all of the assets of AeroTurbine and its subsidiary guarantors. The credit agreement contains customary events of default and covenants, including certain financial covenants. Additionally, the credit agreement imposes limitations on AeroTurbine's ability to pay dividends to us (other than dividends payable solely in common stock). As of December 31, 2013, AeroTurbine had approximately $380.5 million outstanding under the facility.

        Secured Commercial Bank Financings.    In May 2009, ILFC provided $39.0 million of subordinated financing to an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary that has been designated as non-restricted under our indentures. The entity used these funds and an additional $106.0 million borrowed from third parties to purchase an aircraft, which it leases to an airline. The loans had original maturity dates in May 2018 with interest rates based on LIBOR. On January 16, 2013, the subsidiary repaid both loans in full. In connection with the prepayment of these loans, we recognized losses aggregating $1.7 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs.

        In June 2009, ILFC borrowed $55.4 million through an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary that had been designated as non-restricted, under our indentures and that owns one aircraft leased to an airline. The loan partly amortized over five years with the remaining $27.5 million originally due in 2014 and the interest rate was fixed at 6.58%. On March 20, 2013, we repaid the loan in full. In connection with the prepayment of this loan, we recognized losses aggregating $0.8 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs.

        In March 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a $203 million term loan facility that was used to finance seven Boeing 737-800s. The principal of each senior loan issued under the facility will partially amortize over six years, with the remaining principal payable at the maturity date. At December 31, 2013, approximately $173.5 million was outstanding and the average interest rate on the loans was 4.73%. The loans are non-recourse to ILFC except under limited circumstances and are secured by the purchased aircraft and lease receivables. The subsidiary borrower can voluntarily prepay the loans at any time subject to a 1% prepayment fee between March 30, 2014 and March 30, 2015. On March 29, 2013, we amended certain financial covenants under our $203 million term loan facility. The subsidiary borrower under the $203 million term loan facility is prohibited from: (i) incurring additional debt; (ii) incurring additional capital expenditures; (iii) hiring employees; and (iv) negatively pledging the assets securing the facility.

Institutional Secured Term Loans

        In 2012, we entered into the following term loans:

•Secured Term Loan 2012-1: On February 23, 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $900 million. The loan matures on June 30, 2017, and initially bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 4.0% with a 1.0% LIBOR floor, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 3.0%. On April 5, 2013, we amended this secured term loan and simultaneously prepaid $150 million of the outstanding principal amount. In connection with the partial prepayment of this secured term loan, we recognized losses aggregating approximately $2.9 million from the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs. The remaining outstanding principal amount of $750 million now bears interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 2.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%, or, if applicable, a base rate plus a margin of 1.75%. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. The security granted includes the equity interests in certain SPEs of the subsidiary borrower that have been designated as non-restricted under our indentures. The SPEs initially held title to 62 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, with an aggregate appraised value, as defined in the loan agreement, of approximately $1.66 billion as of December 31, 2011, equaling an initial loan-to-value ratio of approximately 54%. After giving effect to the amendment, certain collateral that had served as security for the secured term loan was released. As of December 31, 2013, the SPEs collectively own a portfolio of 52 aircraft, together with the attached leases and all related equipment, with an aggregated appraised value of $1.22 billion, equaling a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 61.5%. The loan requires a loan-to-value ratio of no more than 63%. If the subsidiary borrower does not maintain compliance with the maximum loan-to-value ratio, it will be required to prepay a portion of the outstanding loan, deposit an amount in the cash collateral account or transfer additional aircraft to SPEs, subject to certain concentration criteria, so that the ratio is equal to or less than the maximum loan-to-value ratio. The principal of the loan is payable in full at maturity with no scheduled amortization. We can voluntarily prepay the loan at any time. The loan contains customary covenants and events of default, including covenants that limit the ability of the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and create liens, and covenants that limit the ability of ILFC, the subsidiary borrower and its subsidiaries to consolidate, merge or dispose of all or substantially all of their assets and enter into transactions with affiliates.

•Secured Term Loan 2012-2: On April 12, 2012, one of our indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries that had been designated as non-restricted under our indentures entered into a secured term loan agreement in the amount of $550 million. The loan had an original maturity date of April 12, 2016, and bore interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.75% with a 1% LIBOR floor. The obligations of the subsidiary borrower were guaranteed on an unsecured basis by ILFC and on a secured basis by certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the subsidiary borrower. We prepaid this loan in full on May 30, 2013, and in connection with the prepayment, we recognized losses aggregating approximately $12.3 million from the write-off of unamortized deferred discount and financing costs.

Unsecured Bonds and Medium-Term Notes

        Shelf Registration Statement.    Predecessor had an effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC. We had an unlimited amount of debt securities registered for sale under the shelf registration statement.

        At December 31, 2013, we had issued unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount outstanding of approximately $9.5 billion under our current and previous shelf registration statements, including $750 million of 3.875% notes due 2018 and $500 million of 4.625% notes due 2021, each issued in March 2013; and $550 million of floating rate notes due 2016, issued in May 2013. The floating rate notes bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95%, with the interest rate resetting quarterly. At December 31, 2013, the interest rate was 2.193%. The debt securities outstanding under our shelf registration statements mature through 2022 and the fixed rate notes bear interest at rates ranging from 3.875% to 8.875%. The notes are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity and there are no sinking fund requirements.

        Other Senior Notes.    On March 22, 2010 and April 6, 2010, we issued a combined $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior notes due September 15, 2015, and $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.750% senior notes due March 15, 2017, pursuant to an indenture dated as of March 22, 2010. The notes are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturity and there are no sinking fund requirements.

        The indentures governing our unsecured notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict our, and our restricted subsidiaries', ability to (i) incur liens on assets; (ii) declare or pay dividends or acquire or retire shares of our capital stock during certain events of default; (iii) designate restricted subsidiaries as non-restricted subsidiaries or designate non-restricted subsidiaries; (iv) make investments in or transfer assets to non-restricted subsidiaries; and (v) consolidate, merge, sell, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets.

        The indentures also provide for customary events of default including, but not limited to, the failure to pay scheduled principal and interest payments on the notes, the failure to comply with covenants and agreements specified in the indenture, the acceleration of certain other indebtedness resulting from non-payment of that indebtedness and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, any amount then outstanding under the relevant indentures may immediately become due and payable.

Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement

        2012 Credit Facility.    On October 9, 2012, we entered into a $2.3 billion three-year unsecured revolving credit facility with a group of 10 banks that expires on October 9, 2015. Our revolving credit facility provides for interest rates based on either a base rate or LIBOR plus a margin, currently 2.00%, determined by reference to our ratio of consolidated indebtedness to shareholders' equity. The credit agreement contains customary events of default and restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur liens and transfer or sell assets. The credit agreement also contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum ratio of consolidated indebtedness to shareholders' equity. As of December 31, 2013, we had not drawn on our revolving credit facility.

        In connection with our pending sale to AerCap, on January 28, 2014, we amended our $2.3 billion revolving credit facility. The amendment will only become effective upon the occurrence of certain conditions, including the consummation of the pending sale of us to AerCap. As part of the amendments to our revolving credit facility, AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries will be required to guarantee our obligations under the revolving credit facility and the cross-default provision will extend to defaults on certain indebtedness of AerCap or any of its subsidiaries that are guarantors at such time under the revolving credit agreement. The amendments to the revolving credit facility also add financial covenants and revise other financial and restrictive covenants. The new and revised financial covenants will be measured on a consolidated basis for AerCap and its subsidiaries.

Subordinated Debt

        In December 2005, we issued two tranches of subordinated debt totaling $1.0 billion. Both tranches mature on December 21, 2065. The $400 million tranche has a call option date of December 21, 2015. The $400 million tranche has a fixed interest rate of 6.25% until the 2015 call option date. If we do not exercise the call option, the interest rate will change to a floating rate, reset quarterly, based on a margin of 1.80% plus the highest of (i) 3 month LIBOR; (ii)  10-year constant maturity treasury; and (iii) 30-year constant maturity treasury. We can call the $600 million tranche at any time. The interest rate on the $600 million tranche is a floating rate with a margin of 1.55% plus the highest of (i) 3 month LIBOR; (ii)10-year constant maturity treasury; and (iii) 30-year constant maturity treasury. The interest rate resets quarterly. At December 31, 2013, the interest rate was 5.46%. If we choose to redeem the $600 million tranche, we must pay 100% of the principal amount of the bonds being redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If we choose to redeem only a portion of the outstanding bonds, at least $50 million principal amount of the bonds must remain outstanding.

        Under the terms of the subordinated debt, failure to comply with a financial test requiring a minimum ratio of equity to total managed assets and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio will result in a "mandatory trigger event". If a mandatory trigger event occurs and we are unable to raise sufficient capital through capital contributions from AIG or the sale of our stock (in the manner permitted by the terms of the subordinated debt) to cover the next interest payment on the subordinated debt, a "mandatory deferral event" will occur. If a mandatory deferral event occurs, we would be required to defer all interest payments on the subordinated debt and be prohibited from paying cash dividends on our capital stock (including our market auction preferred stock) until we are in compliance with both financial tests or have raised sufficient capital to pay all accumulated and unpaid interest on the subordinated debt. Mandatory trigger events and mandatory deferral events are not events of default under the indenture governing the subordinated debt.

        On July 25, 2013, we amended the financial tests in both tranches of subordinated debt after a majority of the holders of the subordinated debt consented to such amendments. The financial tests were amended by (i) replacing the definition of "Tangible Equity Amount" used in calculating our ratio of equity to total managed assets with a definition for "Total Equity Amount" that does not exclude intangible assets from our total stockholders' equity as reflected on our consolidated balance sheet, and (ii) amending the calculation of the earnings portion of our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio by replacing the definition of "Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes" used in calculating such ratio with a definition for "Adjusted EBITDA" that excludes, among other items, interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, all impairment charges and loss on extinguishment of debt. These amendments make it less likely that we will fail to comply with such financial tests.

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Variable Interest Entities (Details)	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 entity
Variable interest entity, primary beneficiary, consolidated | Non-Recourse Financing Structures
Variable interest entities
Number of entities in which the entity has variable interests	1
Variable interest entity, not primary beneficiary | Agreement to manage aircraft for servicing fee
Variable interest entities
Number of entities in which the entity has variable interests	1
Variable interest entities, not primary beneficiary | Agreement to manage aircraft for servicing fee | Affiliated entities (Castle Trusts)
Variable interest entities
Number of entities in which the entity has variable interests	2

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Related Party Transactions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Related Party Transactions

Schedule of amounts involving related parties included in financial statements

	Successor			Predecessor
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014			Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014			Years Ended December 31,
Statement of Operations (Dollars in thousands)							2013			2012
Expense (income):
Allocated corporate costs from AerCap	$	52,712		$	—		$	—		$	—
Interest income on Receivable from AerCap		(33,262	)		—			—			—
Effect from derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.(a)		(4,293	)		428			1,183			1,212
Interest on derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.		4,307			2,844			11,995			17,712
Management fees received from Castle Trusts		(4,857	)		(2,497	)		(8,821	)		(8,871	)
Commission revenue from AerCap for consigned aircraft		(1,445	)		—			—			—
Lease commission to AerCap		654			—			—			—
Corporate costs from AIG, including allocations(b)					4,504			38,990			22,941
Interest on time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)					(528	)		(2,878	)		(3,634	)
Management fees paid to subsidiaries of AIG					—			126			156

	Successor			Predecessor
	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Balance Sheet (Dollars in thousands)
Asset (liability):
Receivable from AerCap, net	$	1,345,153		$	—
Receivable from AIG for compensation programs		5,716			—
Derivative liabilities(a)		(1,281	)		(8,348	)
Time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)					606,249
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities to AIG(d)					(316,293	)
Accrued pension liability under AIG plan					(22,881	)
Corporate costs payable to AIG and amounts owed to AIG subsidiaries					(783	)
Equity increase (decrease):
Stock Compensation		14,876			—
AIG common stock transferred to AIG					(924	)
Expenses paid by AIG on our behalf(e)					10,053

(a)	See Note 27—Derivative Financial Instruments.
(b)	Amount for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes $3.7 million of legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf prior to 2013. See Note 1—Basis of Preparation.
(c)	We had a 30-day interest bearing time deposit account with AIG Markets, Inc., which was terminated in connection with the AerCap Transaction.
(d)	We paid approximately $0.4 million to AIG for ILFC tax liability during the year ended December 31, 2013.
(e)	Amount for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes the after-tax impact of a $3.7 million adjustment to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf prior to 2013. See Note 1—Basis of Preparation.

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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

30. Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

        We have set forth below selected quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The following quarterly financial information for each of the periods presented is unaudited.

	Predecessor				Successor
	Three Months Ended March 31							Three Months Ended
			Period beginning April 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014		Period beginning May 14, 2014 and ending June 30, 2014
								September 30			December 31
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
Total Revenues	$	1,136,344	$	491,615	$	524,764	(a)	$	1,025,433	(a)	$	1,073,165
Pre-tax Income		192,059		29,177		145,891	(a)		365,506	(a)		303,933
Net Income		124,130		19,778		113,790	(a)		305,554	(a)		268,470

(a) Results for the period beginning May 14, 2014 and ending June 30, 2014 and for the quarter ending September 30, 2014 have been revised from the amounts previously reported to reflect certain adjustments made during the measurement period to the preliminary fair values assigned to certain assets and liabilities, primarily the Maintenance rights intangible assets and Accrued maintenance liabilities. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction.  

	Predecessor
	Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	March 31			June 30		September 30			December 31
2013
Total Revenues	$	1,060,966	(a)	$	1,101,507	$	1,108,801		$	1,146,111	(a)
Pre-tax Income (Loss)(b)		64,793			45,673		(1,049,315	)		142,365
Net Income (Loss)(b)		49,616			33,170		(682,078	)		82,209

(a)	$1.2 million of total revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 have been reclassified to conform with the current year Predecessor presentation.
(b)	During 2013, we recorded impairment charges and fair value adjustments of $46.2 million related to 12 aircraft, $116.6 million related to 21 aircraft, $1,162.1 million related to 44 aircraft and $76.5 million related to 11 aircraft during the first, second, third and fourth quarters, respectively.

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AerCap Transaction (Details 4)	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 14, 2014 aircraft
Aircraft orders
AerCap transaction
Purchase Commitment Number of New Aircraft Committed to Purchase	347
ILFC | Income Approach
AerCap transaction
Percentage of fair value accounted for contracted leases	50.00%
Percentage of fair value accounted for residual values	30.00%
Percentage of fair value accounted for lease extensions or new leases	15.00%
Percentage of fair value accounted for Sales of parts residual values	5.00%
ILFC | Income Approach | Minimum
AerCap transaction
Discount Rate (as a percent)	6.00%
ILFC | Income Approach | Maximum
AerCap transaction
Discount Rate (as a percent)	10.00%
ILFC | Income Approach | Weighted Average
AerCap transaction
Discount Rate (as a percent)	7.00%
ILFC | Prepayments on flight equipment | Aircraft orders
AerCap transaction
Purchase Commitment Number of New Aircraft Committed to Purchase		317
ILFC | Prepayments on flight equipment | Aircraft orders | Boeing 787
AerCap transaction
Purchase Commitment Number of New Aircraft Committed to Purchase		64
ILFC | Prepayments on flight equipment | Aircraft orders | Boeing 737-800
AerCap transaction
Purchase Commitment Number of New Aircraft Committed to Purchase		27
ILFC | Prepayments on flight equipment | Aircraft orders | Airbus 320 series
AerCap transaction
Purchase Commitment Number of New Aircraft Committed to Purchase		206
ILFC | Prepayments on flight equipment | Aircraft orders | A350-900
AerCap transaction
Purchase Commitment Number of New Aircraft Committed to Purchase		20

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Debt (Details 5) (Unsecured debt financing, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 14, 2014	Sep. 29, 2014
AerCapTrust & AerCap Ireland Capital Limited Notes
Debt
Amount of sinking fund	$ 0
Margin added to discount rate (as a percent)	0.50%
AerCapTrust & AerCap Ireland Capital Limited Notes | Minimum
Debt
Redemption price of debt instrument (as a percent)	100.00%
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Joint debt issuance | Acquisition Notes
Debt
Face amount of debt		2,600,000,000
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Joint debt issuance | 2.75% notes due 2017
Debt
Face amount of debt		400,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)		2.75%
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Joint debt issuance | 3.75% notes due 2019
Debt
Face amount of debt		1,100,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)		3.75%
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Joint debt issuance | 4.5% notes due 2021
Debt
Face amount of debt		1,100,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)		4.50%
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Joint debt issuance | 5% senior notes due October 2021
Debt
Face amount of debt			$ 800,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			5.00%

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Variable Interest Entities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities

25. Variable Interest Entities

        Our leasing and financing activities require us to use many forms of entities to achieve our business objectives and we have participated to varying degrees in the design and formation of these entities. Our involvement in VIEs varies and includes being a passive investor in the VIE with involvement from other parties, managing and structuring all the activities, and being the sole shareholder of the VIE. See Note 13—Debt for more information related to our borrowing arrangements through subsidiaries that are considered VIEs.

Non-Recourse Financing Structures

        We consolidate one entity in which we have a variable interest and was established to obtain secured financing for the purchase of aircraft. We have determined that we are the PB of the entity because we control and manage all aspects of the entity, including directing the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the entity, and we absorb the majority of the risks and rewards of the entity.

Wholly-Owned ECA and Ex-Im Financing Vehicles

        We have created certain wholly-owned subsidiaries for the purpose of purchasing aircraft and obtaining financing secured by such aircraft. The secured debt is guaranteed by the European ECAs and the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The entities meet the definition of a VIE because they do not have sufficient equity to operate without subordinated financial support from us in the form of intercompany notes. We control and manage all aspects of these entities, including directing the activities that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance, we absorb the majority of the risks and rewards of these entities and we guarantee the activities of these entities. These entities are therefore consolidated into our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other Secured Financings

        We have created a number of wholly-owned subsidiaries for the purpose of obtaining secured financings. The entities meet the definition of a VIE because they do not have sufficient equity to operate without subordinated financial support from us in the form of intercompany notes. We control and manage all aspects of these entities, including directing the activities that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance, we absorb the majority of the risks and rewards of these entities and we guarantee the activities of these entities. These entities are therefore consolidated into our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Wholly-Owned Leasing Entities

        We have created wholly-owned subsidiaries for the purpose of facilitating aircraft leases with airlines. The entities meet the definition of a VIE because they do not have sufficient equity to operate without subordinated financial support from us in the form of intercompany loans, which serve as equity. We control and manage all aspects of these entities, including directing the activities that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance, we absorb the majority of the risks and rewards of these entities and we guarantee the activities of the entities. These entities are therefore consolidated into our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other Variable Interest Entities

        We have variable interests in the following entities, in which we have determined we are not the PB because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance: (i) one entity that we have previously sold aircraft to and for which we manage the aircraft, in which our variable interest consists of the servicing fee we receive for the management of those aircraft; and (ii) two affiliated entities, Castle Trusts, we sold aircraft to in 2003 and 2004, which aircraft we continue to manage, in which our variable interests consist of the servicing fee we receive for the management of those aircraft.

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Accrued Expenses, Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accrued Expenses, Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

Schedule of components of accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	$	254,360
Accrued interest		272,406
Deferred revenuer(a)		317,818
Asset value guarantees		133,500
Derivative liabilities(b)(c)		1,281
	$	979,365

(a)	Deferred revenue for the Predecessor was presented within Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on the December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 14—Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits.
(b)	Derivative liabilities for the Predecessor were presented separately on the December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(c)	See Note 9—Related Party Transactions.

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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

Schedule of selected quarterly financial data

	Predecessor				Successor
	Three Months Ended March 31							Three Months Ended
			Period beginning April 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014		Period beginning May 14, 2014 and ending June 30, 2014
								September 30			December 31
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
Total Revenues	$	1,136,344	$	491,615	$	524,764	(a)	$	1,025,433	(a)	$	1,073,165
Pre-tax Income		192,059		29,177		145,891	(a)		365,506	(a)		303,933
Net Income		124,130		19,778		113,790	(a)		305,554	(a)		268,470

(a) Results for the period beginning May 14, 2014 and ending June 30, 2014 and for the quarter ending September 30, 2014 have been revised from the amounts previously reported to reflect certain adjustments made during the measurement period to the preliminary fair values assigned to certain assets and liabilities, primarily the Maintenance rights intangible assets and Accrued maintenance liabilities. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction.  

	Predecessor
	Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	March 31			June 30		September 30			December 31
2013
Total Revenues	$	1,060,966	(a)	$	1,101,507	$	1,108,801		$	1,146,111	(a)
Pre-tax Income (Loss)(b)		64,793			45,673		(1,049,315	)		142,365
Net Income (Loss)(b)		49,616			33,170		(682,078	)		82,209

(a)	$1.2 million of total revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 have been reclassified to conform with the current year Predecessor presentation.
(b)	During 2013, we recorded impairment charges and fair value adjustments of $46.2 million related to 12 aircraft, $116.6 million related to 21 aircraft, $1,162.1 million related to 44 aircraft and $76.5 million related to 11 aircraft during the first, second, third and fourth quarters, respectively.

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Debt (Details 19) (Predecessor, Unsecured debt financing, 2012 Credit Facility, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Oct. 09, 2012	Mar. 11, 2014	Jan. 28, 2014	Oct. 09, 2012 entity
Credit facilities
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,300,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000
Term of debt instrument	3 years
Line of Credit Facility Number of Banks	10			10
Base rate
Credit facilities
Variable rate basis	base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	2.00%
LIBOR
Credit facilities
Variable rate basis	LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	2.00%

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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		11 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended					4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2013 aircraft	Jun. 30, 2013 aircraft	Mar. 31, 2013 aircraft	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Selected quarterly financial data
Total Revenues	$ 524,764,000	$ 1,073,165,000	$ 1,025,433,000	$ 2,623,362,000
Pre-tax Income (Loss)	145,891,000	303,933,000	365,506,000	815,330,000
Net Income	113,790,000	268,470,000	305,554,000	687,814,000
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments				7,200,000
Predecessor
Selected quarterly financial data
Total Revenues					491,615,000	1,136,344,000	1,146,111,000	1,108,801,000	1,101,507,000	1,060,966,000	1,627,959,000	4,417,385,000	4,504,240,000
Pre-tax Income (Loss)					29,177,000	192,059,000	142,365,000	(1,049,315,000)	45,673,000	64,793,000	221,236,000	(796,484,000)	371,091,000
Net income (loss)					19,778,000	124,130,000	82,209,000	(682,078,000)	33,170,000	49,616,000	143,908,000	(517,083,000)	410,322,000
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments							76,500,000	1,162,100,000	116,600,000	46,200,000
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded, number of aircraft							11	44	21	12
Total revenues | Predecessor
Selected quarterly financial data
Amount of reclassification adjustment							$ 1,200,000			$ (1,200,000)

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Schedule of components of selling, general and administrative expenses

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Personnel expenses	$	88,669
Travel expenses		7,765
Professional services		9,266
Office expenses		15,947
Other expenses		62,288	(a)
	$	183,935

(a) Includes allocated corporate costs from AerCap. See Note 9—Related Party Transactions.  

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Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium

Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium

Schedule of maintenance rights intangible and lease premium

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Maintenance rights intangible	$	3,809,456
Lease premium		92,281
	$	3,901,737

Maintenance rights intangible

Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium

Schedule of movements in maintenance rights intangible

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Maintenance rights intangible, net at beginning of period	$	—
AerCap Transaction		3,975,286
EOL contract cash receipt		(27,571	)
EOL and MR contract maintenance rights expense		(103,236	)
Transfer to lease incentives		(32,220	)
Other		(2,803	)
Maintenance rights intangible, net at end of period	$	3,809,456

Lease premium

Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium

Schedule of maintenance rights intangible and lease premium

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Lease premium		5.6	$	106,743	$	(14,462	)	$	92,281

Schedule of estimated future amortization expense

	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	21,788
2016		19,600
2017		13,633
2018		11,220
2019		10,466

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified		Predecessor Market Auction Preferred Stock	Predecessor Common Stock	Predecessor Paid-in Capital	Predecessor Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Predecessor Accumulated Retained Earnings		Predecessor	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011		$ 100,000	$ 1,053,582	$ 1,243,225	$ (19,637)	$ 5,154,699		$ 7,531,869
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		1,000	45,267,723
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock dividends						(420)		(420)
Net income (loss)						410,322		410,322
Other comprehensive income					7,146			7,146
Other	[1]			19,326
Other	[2]					(25,375)
Other								(6,049)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012		100,000	1,053,582	1,262,551	(12,491)	5,539,226		7,942,868
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		1,000	45,267,723
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income (loss)								49,616
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012		100,000	1,053,582	1,262,551	(12,491)	5,539,226		7,942,868
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		1,000	45,267,723
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock dividends						(336)		(336)
Net income (loss)						(517,083)		(517,083)
Other comprehensive income					8,307			8,307
Other	[1]			10,053
Other	[2]					(924)
Other								9,129
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013		100,000	1,053,582	1,272,604	(4,184)	5,020,883		7,442,885
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		1,000	45,267,723
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income (loss)								82,209
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013		100,000	1,053,582					7,442,885
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		1,000	45,267,723
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income (loss)								124,130
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013		100,000	1,053,582	1,272,604	(4,184)	5,020,883		7,442,885
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		1,000	45,267,723
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock dividends						(90)		(90)
Net income (loss)						143,908		143,908
Other comprehensive income					2,623			2,623
Dividend paid						(600,000)	[3]	(600,000)
Other	[4]			63
Other	[5]					2,958
Other								3,021
Balance at May. 13, 2014		100,000	1,053,582	1,272,667	(1,561)	4,567,659		6,992,347
Balance (in shares) at May. 13, 2014		1,000	45,267,723
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Net income (loss)								19,778
Balance at May. 13, 2014		$ 100,000	$ 1,053,582					$ 6,992,347
Balance (in shares) at May. 13, 2014		1,000	45,267,723

[1] We recorded $10,053 during 2013 and $2,636 during 2012 in Paid-in capital for compensation expenses, legal expenses and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse. Additionally, we recorded $16,690, net of tax of $9,211, in Paid-in capital during 2012 when AIG contributed a corporate aircraft to us.

[2] In 2013, we transferred shares of AIG stock with a carrying value, net of tax, of $0.9 million to AIG and recorded the transaction as a decrease to Retained earnings. In 2012, we recorded a decrease to Retained earnings of $25,379, net of tax of $11,866 when we transferred two corporate aircraft to AIG, and an increase to Retained earnings of $(4) for other miscellaneous adjustments.

[3] The decrease to Retained earnings during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, included a special distribution of $600,000, which ILFC was required to pay to AIG prior to the completion of the AerCap Transaction in accordance with the Share Purchase Agreement. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction. The special distribution was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend.

[4] We recorded an increase of $296, net of tax of $161, in connection with settlement of the AIG Non-Qualified Income Plan liability, and a decrease of $233 for adjustments to state taxes payable.

[5] The increase to Retained earnings during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, reflects a $9,626 receipt from AIG for certain expected separate company tax liabilities, as required under the AerCap sales agreement, partially offset by decreases in Retained earnings of $5,298, net of tax of $2,889, to record a non-cash dividend reflecting the difference between the proceeds received and the net carrying value of a corporate aircraft sold to AIG, and $1,370 recorded as a dividend, for a fee ILFC paid on behalf of AIG to satisfy a statutory law requirement.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft contract	Oct. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013 aircraft contract	Dec. 31, 2012 contract
Total reserves, carrying balance of guarantees	$ 133,500,000
Asset Value Guarantees
Number of guarantee obligations	13
Number of aircraft purchased under guarantee performance	3
Number of guarantee obligations terminated subsequent to end of period	2
Aggregate maximum exposure of terminated guarantee obligations	18,100,000
Maximum aggregate potential commitment under guarantees	316,600,000
Asset Value Guarantees | Expected
Number of aircraft purchased under guarantee performance, which were subsequently sold		2
Asset Value Guarantees | Predecessor
Number of guarantee obligations			10
Number of aircraft purchased under guarantee performance			5
Number of aircraft purchased under guarantee performance, which were subsequently sold			3
Aggregate maximum exposure of terminated guarantee obligations			330,600,000
Total reserves, carrying balance of guarantees			125,500,000
Provision for losses on asset value guarantees			100,500,000	31,300,000
Number of asset value guarantees			6	3
Asset Value Guarantees | Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities
Total reserves, carrying balance of guarantees	133,500,000
Asset Value Guarantees | Accrued Interest and other payables | Predecessor
Total reserves, carrying balance of guarantees			$ 128,700,000

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Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of the computed expected total provision for income taxes to the amount recorded
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 127,516
Ireland
Reconciliation of the computed expected total provision for income taxes to the amount recorded
Computed expected provision	101,916
Other Foreign rate differential	23,203
Other	2,397
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	5,421
Additions based on tax positions related to current period	7,027
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$ 12,448
Irish Federal
Income taxes
Statutory tax rate (as a percent)	12.50%

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Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans

Schedule of compensation expense for share-based and other compensation plans

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
AerCap share-based awards	$	14,876
AIG share-based and other incentive plans		25,878	(a)

(a) Includes $9.6 million that is reported in Transaction and integration related expenses.

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Other Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended		4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Management fees, interest and other	$ 50,006
Other income	90,843	[1]
Predecessor
Management fees, interest and other			23,024	76,784	70,187
Other income			44,153	123,232	123,250
AeroTurbine
Revenue : Engines, airframes, parts and supplies revenue	275,315
Cost of goods sold	(234,478)
Gross profit	40,837
AeroTurbine | Predecessor
Revenue : Engines, airframes, parts and supplies revenue			123,695	330,880	308,981
Cost of goods sold			(102,566)	(284,432)	(255,918)
Gross profit			$ 21,129	$ 46,448	$ 53,063

[1] Includes interest income of $33,262 and commission revenue of $1,445 from AerCap. See Note 9-Related Party Transactions.

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Geographic Information (Details 2) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 segment	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Geographic Information
Number of industries in which the entity operates	1
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		$ 2,513,179,000
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | AeroTurbine
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		43,200,000
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		2,513,179,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)		100.00%
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Europe
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		822,005,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)		32.70%
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | North America/Caribbean
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		247,456,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)		9.80%
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Latin America
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		158,669,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)		6.30%
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Middle East/Africa
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		285,887,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)		11.40%
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Asia/Pacific/Russia
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		999,162,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)		39.80%
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | China
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		400,346,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)		15.90%
Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | France
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		222,206,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)		8.80%
Predecessor
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			1,526,885,000	[1]	4,166,033,000	[1]	4,345,602,000	[1]
Predecessor | Other income
Currency Risk
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)			(100,000)		600,000		700,000
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | AeroTurbine
Acquired business information
Total revenues and other income contributed by acquired business			25,946,000		72,175,000		78,922,000
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			1,526,885,000		4,166,033,000		4,345,602,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			100.00%		100.00%		100.00%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Outside the U.S.
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			1,400,000,000		3,900,000,000		4,100,000,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			93.80%		93.10%		93.60%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Europe
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			496,440,000		1,405,342,000		1,561,565,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			32.50%		33.70%		35.90%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Asia and the Pacific
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			459,897,000		1,232,174,000		1,295,799,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			30.10%		29.60%		29.80%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Middle East/Africa
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			196,074,000		533,616,000		540,047,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			12.80%		12.80%		12.40%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | U.S. and Canada
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			123,031,000		384,430,000		389,533,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			8.10%		9.20%		9.00%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Commonwealth of Independent States
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			134,466,000		326,062,000		287,643,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			8.80%		7.80%		6.60%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Central and South America and Mexico
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			116,977,000		284,409,000		271,015,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			7.70%		6.90%		6.30%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | Euro-zone periphery
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment					305,296,000		352,363,000
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | China
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			244,744,000		706,748,000		743,447,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)			16.00%		17.00%		17.10%
Predecessor | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Geographic Concentration | France
Geographic Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment					$ 411,343,000		$ 457,007,000
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)					9.90%		10.50%

[1] Amounts were presented as Rental of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Successor (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summary of significant accounting policies

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation:    The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, including VIEs for which we are the PB. The PB is the entity that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. See Note 25—Variable Interest Entities.

Use of estimates

Use of estimates:    The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. For us, the use of estimates is or could be a significant factor affecting acquisition accounting in a business combination, the reported carrying values of flight equipment, intangibles, investments, trade and notes receivable, deferred tax assets and accruals and reserves. Management considers information available from professional appraisers, where possible, to support estimates, particularly with respect to flight equipment. Despite management's best efforts to accurately estimate such amounts, actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents:    Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

Restricted cash

Restricted cash:    Restricted cash includes cash held by banks that is subject to withdrawal restrictions. Such amounts are typically restricted under secured debt agreements and can be used only to service the aircraft securing the debt and to make principal and interest payments on the debt

Trade receivables

Trade receivables:    Trade receivables represent unpaid, current lessee obligations under existing lease contracts. Allowances are provided for doubtful accounts where the risk of non-recovery is probable. The risk of non-recovery is primarily based on the extent to which amounts outstanding exceed the value of security held, together with an assessment of the financial strength and condition of a debtor and the economic conditions persisting in the debtor's operating environment.

Capitalization of interest

Capitalization of interest:    We capitalize interest on Prepayments on flight equipment in respect of flight equipment on forward order and add such amount to Prepayments on flight equipment. The amount of interest capitalized is the actual interest costs incurred on funding specific to the prepayments, if any, or the amount of interest costs which could have been avoided in the absence of such prepayments.

Net investment in finance and sales-type leases

Net investment in finance and sales-type leases:    If a lease meets specific criteria under U.S. GAAP, we recognize the lease in Net investment in finance and sales-type leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and de-recognize the aircraft from Flight equipment held for operating leases. For sales-type leases, we recognize the difference between the aircraft carrying value and the Net investment in finance and sales-type leases as a gain on sale of assets or an impairment. The amounts recognized for finance and sales-type leases consist of lease receivables and the estimated unguaranteed residual value of the leased flight equipment on the lease termination date, less the unearned income. Expected unguaranteed residual values of leased flight equipment are based on our assessment and independent appraisals of the values of the leased flight equipment at expiration of the lease terms. The unearned income is recognized in Lease revenue on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, over the lease term, in a manner that produces a constant rate of return on the lease.

Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium, net and Other definite-lived intangible assets

Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium, net:    The maintenance rights intangible asset arose from the application of the acquisition method of accounting to aircraft and leases which were acquired in the AerCap Transaction and represented the fair value of our contractual aircraft return rights under our leases at the Closing Date. The maintenance rights intangible asset represents the contractual right under our leases to receive the aircraft in a specified maintenance condition at the end of the lease (EOL contracts) or our right to an aircraft in better maintenance condition by virtue of our obligation to contribute towards the cost of the maintenance events performed by the lessee either through reimbursement of maintenance deposit rents held (MR contracts), or through a lessor contribution to the lessee. The maintenance rights represented the difference between the specified maintenance return condition in our leases and the actual physical condition of our aircraft at the Closing Date.

        For EOL contracts, maintenance rights expense is recognized upon lease termination, to the extent the lease end cash compensation paid to us is less than the maintenance rights intangible asset. Maintenance rights expense is included in Leasing expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. To the extent the lease end cash compensation paid to us is more than the maintenance rights intangible asset, revenue is recognized in Lease revenue in our Consolidated Statement of Operations, upon lease termination. For MR contracts, maintenance rights expense is recognized at the time the lessee provides us with an invoice for reimbursement relating to the cost of a qualifying maintenance event that relates to pre-acquisition usage.

The lease premium represents the value of an acquired lease where the contractual rent payments are above the market rate. We amortize the lease premium on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease as a reduction of Lease revenue.

        Other definite-lived intangible assets:    These primarily represent customer relationships recorded at fair value as a result of the AerCap Transaction. The rate of amortization of these definite-lived intangible assets is estimated based on the period over which we expect to derive economic benefits from such assets. The amortization expense is recorded in Depreciation and amortization on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We evaluate all definite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that an intangible asset value may not be recoverable.

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments:    We may use derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate risks and foreign currency risks. Derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value, which includes consideration of the credit rating and risk attaching to the counterparty of the derivative contract. We have considered both the quantitative and qualitative factors when determining our counterparty credit risk. We currently do not apply hedge accounting to our derivatives. Changes in fair value of derivatives are recorded in Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Net cash received or paid under derivative contracts in any reporting period is classified as operating cash flows in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements:    Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We measure the fair value of our derivatives on a recurring basis and measure the fair values of aircraft, investment in finance and sales-type leases and asset value guarantees on a non-recurring basis. See Note 26—Fair Value Measurements.

Other assets

Other assets:    Other assets consist of inventory, lease incentives, prepaid expenses, debt issuance costs, notes receivable, other receivables and other tangible fixed assets.

        Inventory consists primarily of engine and airframe parts we sell through our subsidiary, AeroTurbine. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is primarily determined using the specific identification method for individual part purchases and on an allocated basis for engines and aircraft purchased for disassembly and for bulk purchases. Costs are allocated using the relationship of the cost of the engine, aircraft, or bulk inventory purchase to the estimated retail sales value at the time of purchase. At the time of sale this ratio is applied to the sales price of each individual part to determine its cost. We periodically evaluate this ratio and, if necessary, update sales estimates and make adjustments to this ratio. Generally, inventory that is held for more than four years is considered excess inventory and its carrying value is reduced to zero.

        We capitalize amounts paid or value provided to lessees as lease incentives. We amortize lease incentives on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease as a reduction of Lease revenue.

        Notes receivable represent amounts advanced in the normal course of our operations and also arise from the restructuring and deferral of trade receivables from lessees experiencing financial difficulties. Allowances are made for doubtful accounts where the risk of non-recovery is probable. The assessment of the risk of non-recovery where lessees are experiencing financial difficulties is primarily based on the extent to which amounts outstanding exceed the value of security held, together with an assessment of the financial strength and condition of the debtor and the economic conditions persisting in the debtor's operating environment.

        Other tangible fixed assets consist primarily of computer equipment, leasehold improvements and office furniture, and are valued at acquisition cost and depreciated at various rates over the asset's estimated useful life using the straight-line method. Depreciation expense on other tangible fixed assets is recorded in Depreciation and amortization on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Accrued maintenance liability

Accrued maintenance liability:    Under our aircraft leases, the lessee is responsible for maintenance and repairs and other operating expenses related to our flight equipment during the term of the lease. In certain instances, such as when an aircraft is not subject to a lease, we may incur maintenance and repair expenses for our aircraft. Maintenance and repair expenses are recorded in Leasing expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, to the extent such expenses are incurred by us.

        We may be obligated to make additional payments to the lessee for maintenance related expenses primarily related to usage of major life-limited components existing at the inception of the lease ("lessor maintenance contributions"). For all lease contracts that were not part of the AerCap Transaction, we expense planned major maintenance activities such as lessor maintenance contributions when incurred. The charge is recorded in Leasing expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. In the case we have established an accrual as an assumed liability for such payment in connection with the purchase of an aircraft with a lease attached, such payments are charged against the existing accrual.

        For all contracts outstanding at the Closing Date, we determined the fair value of our maintenance liability, including lessor maintenance contributions, using the present value of the expected cash outflows. The discounted amounts are accreted in subsequent periods to their respective nominal values, up until the expected maintenance event dates, using the effective interest method. The accretion is recorded as an increase to Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Debt and Deferred Debt Issuance Costs

Debt and Deferred Debt Issuance Costs:    Long-term debt is carried at the principal amount borrowed, including unamortized discounts and premiums and fair value adjustments, where applicable. The fair value adjustments reflect the application of the acquisition method of accounting to the debt outstanding on the Closing Date. We amortize the amount of discount or premium and fair value adjustments over the period the debt is outstanding using the effective interest method. The costs we incur for issuing debt are capitalized and amortized as an increase to Interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.

Lessee Security Deposits

Lessee Security Deposits:    On the Closing Date, we discounted our lessee security deposits to their respective present values. We accrete these discounted amounts to their respective nominal values, over the period we expect to refund the security deposits to each lessee, using the effective interest method, recognizing an increase to Interest expense.

Revenue recognition

Revenue recognition:    We lease flight equipment principally under operating leases and recognize rental income on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. At lease inception, we review all necessary criteria to determine proper lease classification. We account for lease agreements that include step rent clauses on a straight-line basis. The difference between rental revenue recognized and the cash received is included in Other assets, and in the event it is a liability in Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities. In certain cases, leases provide for rentals contingent on usage. The usage may be calculated based on hourly usage or on the number of cycles operated, depending on the lease contract. Revenue contingent on usage is recognized at the time the lessee reports the usage to us.

        Lease agreements for which base rent is based on floating interest rates are included in minimum lease payments based on the floating interest rate existing at the inception of the lease; any increases or decreases in lease payments that result from subsequent changes in the floating interest rate are contingent rentals and are recorded as increases or decreases in Lease revenue in the period of the interest rate change.

        Our lease contracts normally include default covenants, which generally obligate the lessee to pay us damages to put us in the position we would have been in had the lessee performed under the lease in full. There are no additional payments required which would increase the minimum lease payments. We cease revenue recognition on a lease contract when the collectability of such rentals is no longer reasonably assured. For past-due rentals that exceed related security deposits held, which have been recognized as revenue, provisions are established on the basis of management's assessment of collectability. Such provisions are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Revenues from Net investment in finance and sales-type leases are included in Lease revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and are recognized using the interest method to produce a constant yield over the life of the lease.

        Most of our lease contracts require payment in advance. Rentals received, but unearned under these lease agreements are recorded as deferred revenue on the balance sheet.

        Under our aircraft leases, the lessee is responsible for maintenance and repairs of our flight equipment and related expenses during the term of the lease. Under the provisions of many of our leases, the lessee is required to make payments of supplemental maintenance rents which are calculated with reference to the utilization of the airframe, engines and other major life-limited components during the lease. We record as revenue all supplemental maintenance rent receipts not expected to be reimbursed to lessees. We estimate the total amount of maintenance reimbursements for the entire lease and only record revenue after we have received enough maintenance rents under a particular lease to cover the total amount of estimated maintenance reimbursements during the remaining lease term. In these leases, upon lessee presentation of invoices evidencing the completion of qualifying maintenance on the aircraft, we make a payment to the lessee to compensate for the cost of the maintenance, up to the maximum of the supplemental maintenance rent payments made with respect to the lease contract.

        In most lease contracts not requiring the payment of supplemental maintenance rents, the lessee is generally required to re-deliver the aircraft in a similar maintenance condition (normal wear and tear excepted) as when accepted under the lease, with reference to major life-limited components of the aircraft. To the extent that such components are redelivered in a different condition than at acceptance, there is generally EOL cash compensation for the difference at redelivery. We recognize receipts of EOL cash compensation as Lease revenue when received to the extent those receipts exceed the EOL contract maintenance rights intangible asset and receipts of EOL compensation as Leasing expenses to the extent those receipts do not exceed EOL contract maintenance intangible asset.

        For all of our MR contracts, any amounts of accrued maintenance liability existing at the end of a lease are released and recognized as Lease revenue at lease termination. When flight equipment is sold, the portion of the accrued maintenance liability which is not specifically assigned to the buyer is released from the balance sheet, net of any Maintenance rights intangible asset balance, and recognized as Net gain on sale of assets as part of the sale of the flight equipment.

        Net gain on sale of assets originates primarily from the sale of aircraft and engines and are recognized when the delivery of the relevant asset is complete and the risk of loss has transferred to the buyer.

        Other income consists of interest income, management fees, lease termination penalties, and inventory part sales. Income from secured loans, notes receivable and other interest bearing instruments is recognized using the effective yield method as interest accrues under the associated contracts. Lease management fees are recognized as income as they accrue over the life of the contract. Income from the receipt of lease termination penalties is recorded at the time cash is received or when the lease is terminated, if collection is reasonably assured.

Share-based compensation

Share-based compensation:    Prior to the AerCap Transaction, certain of our employees participated in various AIG share-based compensation plans, and the associated expense reflects costs allocated to us by AIG. Subsequent to the AerCap Transaction, certain employees received AerCap share-based awards, consisting of restricted stock units and restricted stock. The amount of such expense is determined by reference to the fair value of the restricted stock units or restricted stock on the grant date. The share-based compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period using the straight-line method. See Note 22—Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans.

Foreign currencies

Foreign currencies:    Foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the time the transaction took place. Receivables or payables arising from such foreign currency transactions are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on each subsequent balance sheet date. All resulting exchange gains and losses are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Variable interest entities

Variable interest entities:    We consolidate VIEs in which we have determined that we are the PB. We use judgment when determining (i) whether an entity is a VIE; (ii) who are the variable interest holders; (iii) the elements and degree of control that each variable interest holder has; and (iv) ultimately which party is the PB. When determining which party is the PB, we perform an analysis which considers (i) the design of the VIE; (ii) the capital structure of the VIE; (iii) the contractual relationships between the variable interest holders; (iv) the nature of the entities' operations; and (v) the purposes and interests of all parties involved, including related parties. While we consider these factors, our conclusion about whether to consolidate ultimately depends on the breadth of our decision-making ability and our ability to influence activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE. We continually re-evaluate whether we are the PB for VIEs in which we hold a variable interest.

Income Taxes and Deferred income tax assets and liabilities

Income Taxes:    We recognize an uncertain tax benefit only to the extent that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.

        Deferred income tax assets and liabilities:    We report deferred taxes resulting from the temporary differences between the book values and the tax values of assets and liabilities using the liability method. The differences are calculated at nominal value using the enacted tax rate applicable at the time the temporary difference is expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets attributable to unutilized losses carried forward or other timing differences are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that such losses will not be utilized to offset future taxable income.

Reportable segments

Reportable segments:    We manage our business and analyze and report our results of operations on the basis of one business segment: leasing, financing, sales and management of commercial aircraft and engines.

Recent Accounting Guidance

Recent Accounting Guidance

Accounting Standard Adopted during 2014:

Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires a liability related to unrecognized tax benefits to be presented as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward (the "Carryforwards"). When the Carryforwards are not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the jurisdiction or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit will be presented in the financial statements as a liability and will not be combined with the related deferred tax assets. This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Upon adoption, the standard must be applied prospectively to unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Predecessor adopted the standard prospectively on January 1, 2014 and reclassed Current income taxes and other tax liabilities of $127.4 million to Deferred income taxes as a result of the adoption.

Future Application of Accounting Guidance:

Reporting Discontinued Operations

        In April 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard that changes the requirements for presenting a component or group of components of an entity as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures. Under the standard, the disposal of a component or group of components of an entity should be reported as a discontinued operation if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. Disposals of equity method investments, or those reported as held-for-sale, will be eligible for presentation as a discontinued operation if they meet the new definition. The standard also requires entities to provide specified disclosures about a disposal of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation.

        The standard is effective prospectively for all disposals of components (or classification of components as held for sale) of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications of components as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. We adopted the standard on January 1, 2015, and it did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

        In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard that provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The standard will require an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of the contract(s) which include (i) identifying the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (v) recognizing revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.

        This standard is effective for nonpublic entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Nonpublic entities are permitted to adopt for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We have the option to apply the provisions of the standard either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of applying this standard recognized at the date of initial application. We plan to early adopt the standard on January 1, 2017. We are evaluating the effect the adoption of the standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Disclosure of Going Concern Uncertainties

        In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires management to assess an entity's ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosure in certain circumstances. The new standard will be effective for all entities in the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016. Earlier adoption is permitted. We plan to adopt the standard on January 1, 2017.

Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis

        In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard that affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. Specifically, the amendments modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities; eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership; affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships; and provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds.

        This standard will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 for nonpublic entities. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The standard may be applied retrospectively or through a cumulative effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the year of adoption. We plan to adopt the standard on January 1, 2017. We are evaluating the effect the adoption of the standard will have on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Flight Equipment

Summary of significant accounting policies

Flight equipment held for operating leases, net

Flight equipment held for operating leases, net:    Flight equipment held for operating leases, including aircraft, is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Flight equipment is depreciated to its estimated residual value using the straight-line method over the assets' useful life, generally 25 years from the date of manufacture, or different period depending on the disposition strategy. The costs of improvements to flight equipment are normally expensed unless the improvement increases the long-term value of the flight equipment or extends the useful life of the flight equipment. The capitalized cost is depreciated over the estimated remaining useful life of the aircraft. The current estimates for residual values for most aircraft types are 15 percent of original manufacture cost, in line with industry standards, except where more recent industry information indicates a different value is appropriate.

        We review estimated useful lives and residual values of aircraft periodically based on our knowledge and external factors coupled with market conditions to determine if they are appropriate and record adjustments to depreciation prospectively on an aircraft by aircraft basis as necessary.

        On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the need to perform a recoverability assessment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable. When a recoverability assessment is required, the review for recoverability includes an assessment of the estimated future cash flows associated with the use of an asset and its eventual disposal. The assets are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other groups of assets. In relation to flight equipment on operating lease, the impairment assessment is performed on each individual aircraft, including lease related assets and liabilities. If the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment is recognized. The loss is measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the impaired asset over its fair value.

        Fair value reflects the present value of cash expected to be generated from the aircraft in the future, including its expected residual value discounted at a rate commensurate with the associated risk. Future cash flows are assumed to occur under then current market conditions and assume adequate time for a sale between a willing buyer and a willing seller. Expected future lease rates are based on all relevant information available, including current contracted rates for similar aircraft, appraisal data and industry trends.

        Annually, we perform an impairment assessment for all of our aircraft, including a review of the undiscounted cash flows for aircraft 15 years of age, or older, as the cash flows supporting the carrying value of such older aircraft are more dependent upon current lease contracts, which leases are more sensitive to weaknesses in the global economic environment. Deterioration of the global economic environment and a decrease of aircraft values might have a negative effect on the undiscounted cash flows of older aircraft and might trigger impairments.

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Non-controlling Interest

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Non-controlling Interest

Non-controlling Interest

17. Non-controlling Interest

        NCI consists of Market Auction Preferred Stock ("MAPS") securities issued by ILFC. The MAPS are not convertible, and have a liquidation value of $100,000 per share, with 500 shares issued and outstanding for each of the MAPS Series A and B securities. The dividend rate, other than the initial rate, for each dividend period for each series is to be reset approximately every seven weeks (49 days) on the basis of orders placed in an auction, provided such auctions are able to occur. At December 31, 2014, the dividend rate for both Series A MAPS and Series B MAPS was 0.333%. MAPS fair values were estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on estimated market yield for similar instruments.

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Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Equity

Equity

16. Equity

Market Auction Preferred Stock

Predecessor

        The MAPS have a liquidation value of $100,000 per share and are not convertible. The dividend rate, other than the initial rate, for each dividend period for each series is to be reset approximately every seven weeks (49 days) on the basis of orders placed in an auction, provided such auctions are able to occur. At December 31, 2013, the dividend rate for Series A MAPS was 0.193% and the dividend rate for Series B MAPS was 0.223%. During 2012, there was no ability to conduct such auctions. Therefore, the MAPS certificates of determination dictate that a "maximum applicable rate" (as calculated on each auction date pursuant to the certificates of determination) be paid on the MAPS.

Paid-in Capital

Successor

        During the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, we recorded $14.9 million in stock compensation for AerCap share-based awards, as a capital contribution in Paid-in-capital.

Predecessor

        During the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, we recorded an increase of $0.3 million, net of tax of $0.2 million in connection with settlement of the AIG Non-Qualified Income Plan liability, and a decrease of $0.2 million for adjustments to state taxes payable.

        AIG did not pay any expenses on our behalf during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014. Predecessor recorded approximately $10.1 million and $2.6 million in Paid-in capital for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for compensation, legal fees and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse.

        In addition, in 2012 Predecessor received one corporate aircraft from AIG and recorded $16.7 million, net of taxes of $9.2 million, as a capital contribution in Paid-in capital to reflect the transaction.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Successor

        The balance in Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of the Closing Date was eliminated when we applied the acquisition method of accounting.

        Subsequent to the AerCap Transaction we sold all available-for-sale securities and our interest rate swaps no longer qualify for hedge accounting. As a result, at December 31, 2014, there is no remaining balance in AOCI.

Predecessor

        Predecessor Accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of changes in fair value of derivative instruments that qualified as cash flow hedges and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities classified as "available-for-sale". The fair value of derivatives is based upon a model that employes current interest and volatility rates as well as other observable inputs, as applicable. The fair value of marketable securities was determined using quoted prices.

        The following table presents a rollforward of Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the Predecessor period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:

	Predecessor
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Gains and losses on cash flow hedges			Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities			Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(19,763	)	$	126		$	(19,637	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		9,208			486			9,694
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		1,212			—			1,212
Income tax effect		(3,588	)		(172	)		(3,760	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		6,832			314			7,146
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(12,931	)	$	440		$	(12,491	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		11,265			391			11,656
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		1,183			—			1,183
Income tax effect		(4,394	)		(138	)		(4,532	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		8,054			253			8,307
Balance at December 31, 2013		(4,877	)	$	693			(4,184	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		2,740			886			3,626
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		428			—			428
Income tax effect		(1,118	)		(313	)		(1,431	)
Net increase in other comprehensive income		2,050			573			2,623
Balance at May 13, 2014	$	(2,827	)	$	1,266		$	(1,561	)

        The following tables present the classification and amount of reclassifications from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the following Predecessor periods:

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014									Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification
(Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements	$	(12	)	$	(53	)	$	(82	)	Other expenses
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		(416	)		(1,130	)		(1,130	)	Other expenses
		(428	)		(1,183	)		(1,212	)
Available-for-sale securities:
Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities		—			—			—		Selling, general and administrative
		—			—			—
Total reclassifications	$	(428	)	$	(1,183	)	$	(1,212	)

Retained Earnings

Predecessor

        On May 13, 2014, Predecessor paid a special distribution of $600.0 million, which it was required to pay to AIG prior to the completion of the AerCap Transaction, in accordance with the Share Purchase Agreement. The special distribution was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend. An additional $1.4 million was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend, when Predecessor paid a fee to satisfy a statutory law requirement on behalf of AIG. Additionally, Predecessor recorded a decrease in Retained earnings of $5.3 million, net of tax of $2.9 million, to record a non-cash dividend reflecting the difference between the proceeds received and the net carrying value of a corporate aircraft sold to AIG. Predecessor recorded an increase to Retained earnings of $9.6 million for a receipt from AIG for certain expected separate company tax liabilities, as required under the AerCap sales agreement.

        Predecessor recorded the following as dividends charged to Retained Earnings for the following years: $0.9 million in 2013 when we transferred AIG stock to AIG and $25.4 million, net of taxes of $11.9 million in 2012, when we transferred two corporate aircraft to AIG.

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Debt (Details 8) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Apr. 05, 2013	Feb. 23, 2012 aircraft subsidiary	Dec. 31, 2013 aircraft	Mar. 31, 2014 subsidiary	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount	$ 23,276,335,000	$ 23,276,335,000
Secured debt financing
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount	7,600,000,000	7,600,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral	464
Secured debt financing | Predecessor
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount					8,207,849,000
Secured debt financing | Hyperion Facility, March 2014 term loan | Subsidiary
Debt
Number of aircraft designated as collateral		84
Appraised value	2,280,000,000	2,280,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)	65.70%	65.70%
Secured debt financing | Hyperion Facility, March 2014 term loan | Subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement						1
Debt issued amount						1,500,000,000
Secured debt financing | Hyperion Facility, March 2014 term loan | Subsidiary | Maximum
Debt
Required loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)	70.00%	70.00%
Secured debt financing | Hyperion Facility, March 2014 term loan | LIBOR | Subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis		LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		2.75%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)	0.75%	0.75%
Secured debt financing | Hyperion Facility, March 2014 term loan | Base rate | Subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis		base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.75%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt prepaid			150,000,000
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs			2,900,000
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement				1
Debt issued amount				900,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral				62
Appraised value							1,660,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)				54.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Maximum
Debt
Required loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)	63.00%	63.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Maximum | Predecessor
Debt
Required loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)					63.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis				LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)				4.00%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)				1.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, 2012 term loan maturing on June 30, 2017 | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis				base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)				3.00%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount	750,000,000	750,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral		56
Appraised value	1,230,000,000	1,230,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)	61.20%	61.20%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Remaining outstanding principal amount			750,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral					52
Appraised value					$ 1,220,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)					61.50%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis		LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		2.75%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)	0.75%	0.75%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis			LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)			2.75%
Interest rate floor (as a percent)			0.75%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis		base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.75%
Secured debt financing | Vancouver Facility, amended 2012 term loan maturing June 30, 2017 | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis			base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)			1.75%

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Income Tax [Line Items]

Schedule of income (loss) before income taxes

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
U.S.	$	60,212
Ireland		752,894
Other non-U.S.		2,224
Total	$	815,330

Schedule of components of (benefit) provision for income taxes

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Current:
Ireland	$	229
U.S.		15,553
Other non-U.S.		488
		16,270
Deferred:
Ireland		92,756
U.S.		18,413
Other non-U.S.		77
		111,246
	$	127,516

Schedule of components of deferred tax liabilities (assets)

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on flight equipment	$	376,302
Intangibles		36,960
Other		16,709
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	429,971
Deferred Tax Assets:
Estimated reimbursements of overhaul rentals		19,847
Rent received in advance		2,534
Derivatives		454
Accruals and reserves		26,532
Net operating loss carryforward and other tax attributes		256,522
Deferred losses		49,787
Other		1,683
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		357,359
Valuation allowance		(61,933	)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance	$	295,426
Net Deferred Tax Liability	$	134,545

Schedule of reconciliation of expected total provision at statutory tax rate for income taxes to amount recorded

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Computed expected provision	$	101,916
Other Foreign rate differential(a)		23,203
Other		2,397
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	127,516

(a) The foreign rate differential of includes earnings subject to U.S. federal and other non-Irish income taxes.

Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$	5,421
Additions based on tax positions related to current period		7,027
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	12,448

Predecessor

Income Tax [Line Items]

Schedule of income (loss) before income taxes

	Predecessor
			Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)			2013			2012
U.S.	$	128,105	$	(644,050	)	$	19,835
Foreign		93,131		(152,434	)		351,256
Total	$	221,236	$	(796,484	)	$	371,091

Schedule of components of (benefit) provision for income taxes

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Current:
Federal	$	(148,014	)	$	12,696		$	23,859
State		(231	)		1,284			(613	)
Foreign		756			284			494
		(147,489	)		14,264			23,740
Deferred:
Federal		202,933			(288,838	)		(73,202	)
State		1,374			(8,637	)		(6,332	)
Foreign		20,510			3,810			16,563
		224,817			(293,665	)		(62,971	)
	$	77,328		$	(279,401	)	$	(39,231	)

Schedule of components of deferred tax liabilities (assets)

	Predecessor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2013
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on flight equipment	$	4,723,639
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	4,723,639
Deferred Tax Assets:
Straight-line rents	$	35,315
Estimated reimbursements of overhaul rentals		312,689
Capitalized overhauls		92,325
Rent received in advance		86,558
Derivatives		3,211
Accruals and reserves		88,842
Net operating loss carryforward and other tax attributes		178,071
Investment in foreign subsidiaries		73,041
Other		14,871
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		884,923
Valuation allowance		(15,736	)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance	$	869,187
Net Deferred Tax Liability	$	3,854,452

Schedule of reconciliation of expected total provision at statutory tax rate for income taxes to amount recorded

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Computed expected provision at 35%	$	77,433		$	(278,769	)	$	129,882
State income tax, net of Federal		743			(4,780	)		(4,514	)
IRS audit adjustments and interest		1,044			(485	)		(2,802	)
Tax basis adjustment		—			914			(162,639	)
Other		(1,892	)		3,719			842
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	77,328		$	(279,401	)	$	(39,231	)

Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$	809,009		$	725,746		$	256,586
Additions based on tax positions related to current period		27,376			88,326			480,927
Additions for tax positions of prior years		6,138			355			5,652
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(1,737	)		(5,418	)		(17,419	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	840,786		$	809,009		$	725,746

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Predecessor (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summary of significant accounting policies

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation:    The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, including VIEs for which we are the PB. The PB is the entity that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. See Note 25—Variable Interest Entities.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable interest entities:    We consolidate VIEs in which we have determined that we are the PB. We use judgment when determining (i) whether an entity is a VIE; (ii) who are the variable interest holders; (iii) the elements and degree of control that each variable interest holder has; and (iv) ultimately which party is the PB. When determining which party is the PB, we perform an analysis which considers (i) the design of the VIE; (ii) the capital structure of the VIE; (iii) the contractual relationships between the variable interest holders; (iv) the nature of the entities' operations; and (v) the purposes and interests of all parties involved, including related parties. While we consider these factors, our conclusion about whether to consolidate ultimately depends on the breadth of our decision-making ability and our ability to influence activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE. We continually re-evaluate whether we are the PB for VIEs in which we hold a variable interest.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents:    Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash:    Restricted cash includes cash held by banks that is subject to withdrawal restrictions. Such amounts are typically restricted under secured debt agreements and can be used only to service the aircraft securing the debt and to make principal and interest payments on the debt

Foreign Currency

Foreign currencies:    Foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the time the transaction took place. Receivables or payables arising from such foreign currency transactions are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on each subsequent balance sheet date. All resulting exchange gains and losses are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Investment in finance and sales-type leases

Net investment in finance and sales-type leases:    If a lease meets specific criteria under U.S. GAAP, we recognize the lease in Net investment in finance and sales-type leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and de-recognize the aircraft from Flight equipment held for operating leases. For sales-type leases, we recognize the difference between the aircraft carrying value and the Net investment in finance and sales-type leases as a gain on sale of assets or an impairment. The amounts recognized for finance and sales-type leases consist of lease receivables and the estimated unguaranteed residual value of the leased flight equipment on the lease termination date, less the unearned income. Expected unguaranteed residual values of leased flight equipment are based on our assessment and independent appraisals of the values of the leased flight equipment at expiration of the lease terms. The unearned income is recognized in Lease revenue on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, over the lease term, in a manner that produces a constant rate of return on the lease.

Capitalized Interest

Capitalization of interest:    We capitalize interest on Prepayments on flight equipment in respect of flight equipment on forward order and add such amount to Prepayments on flight equipment. The amount of interest capitalized is the actual interest costs incurred on funding specific to the prepayments, if any, or the amount of interest costs which could have been avoided in the absence of such prepayments.

Deferred Debt Issue Costs and Debt Discounts and Premiums

Debt and Deferred Debt Issuance Costs:    Long-term debt is carried at the principal amount borrowed, including unamortized discounts and premiums and fair value adjustments, where applicable. The fair value adjustments reflect the application of the acquisition method of accounting to the debt outstanding on the Closing Date. We amortize the amount of discount or premium and fair value adjustments over the period the debt is outstanding using the effective interest method. The costs we incur for issuing debt are capitalized and amortized as an increase to Interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative financial instruments:    We may use derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate risks and foreign currency risks. Derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value, which includes consideration of the credit rating and risk attaching to the counterparty of the derivative contract. We have considered both the quantitative and qualitative factors when determining our counterparty credit risk. We currently do not apply hedge accounting to our derivatives. Changes in fair value of derivatives are recorded in Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Net cash received or paid under derivative contracts in any reporting period is classified as operating cash flows in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements:    Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We measure the fair value of our derivatives on a recurring basis and measure the fair values of aircraft, investment in finance and sales-type leases and asset value guarantees on a non-recurring basis. See Note 26—Fair Value Measurements.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes:    We recognize an uncertain tax benefit only to the extent that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.

        Deferred income tax assets and liabilities:    We report deferred taxes resulting from the temporary differences between the book values and the tax values of assets and liabilities using the liability method. The differences are calculated at nominal value using the enacted tax rate applicable at the time the temporary difference is expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets attributable to unutilized losses carried forward or other timing differences are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that such losses will not be utilized to offset future taxable income.

Share-based Compensation

Share-based compensation:    Prior to the AerCap Transaction, certain of our employees participated in various AIG share-based compensation plans, and the associated expense reflects costs allocated to us by AIG. Subsequent to the AerCap Transaction, certain employees received AerCap share-based awards, consisting of restricted stock units and restricted stock. The amount of such expense is determined by reference to the fair value of the restricted stock units or restricted stock on the grant date. The share-based compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period using the straight-line method. See Note 22—Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans.

Predecessor

Summary of significant accounting policies

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation:    The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, including VIEs for which we are the PB. The PB is the entity that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities:    We consolidate VIEs in which we have determined that we are the PB. We use judgment when determining (i) whether an entity is a VIE; (ii) who are the variable interest holders; (iii) the elements and degree of control that each variable interest holder has; and (iv) ultimately which party is the PB. When determining which party is the PB, we perform an analysis which considers (i) the design of the VIE; (ii) the capital structure of the VIE; (iii) the contractual relationships between the variable interest holders; (iv) the nature of the entities' operations; and (v) the purposes and interests of all parties involved, including related parties. While we consider these factors, our conclusion about whether to consolidate ultimately depends on the breadth of our decision-making ability and our ability to influence activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE. We continually re-evaluate whether we are the PB for VIEs in which we hold a variable interest.

Lease Revenue

Lease Revenue:    We lease flight equipment principally under operating leases and recognize rental revenue on a straight line basis over the life of the lease. The difference between the rental revenue recognized and the cash received under the provisions of our leases is included in Lease receivables and other assets and, in the event it is a liability, in Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Past-due rental revenue is recognized on the basis of management's assessment of collectability. Management monitors all lessees that are behind in lease payments and evaluates lessee operational and financial issues to determine the amount of rental revenue to recognize for past due amounts. Our customers are required to make lease payments in advance and we generally recognize rental revenue only to the extent we have received payments or hold security deposits. In certain cases, leases provide for additional flight hour revenue based on usage. The usage may be calculated based on hourly usage or on the number of cycles operated, depending on the lease contract. A cycle is defined as one take-off and landing. The usage is typically reported monthly by the lessee. Rental revenue received under the lease agreements, but unearned, is included in Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        Lease revenues from the rental of flight equipment are reduced by the amortization of lease incentives, which primarily consist of our maintenance contributions to lessees in connection with the lease of used aircraft.

        Under the provisions of our leases, lessees are generally responsible for maintenance and repairs, including major maintenance (overhauls) over the term of the lease. Under the provisions of many of our leases, we receive overhaul rentals based on the usage of the aircraft, calculated based on number of hours or cycles operated. The usage is typically reported monthly by the lessee. For certain airframe and engine overhauls incurred by our lessees, we reimburse the lessee for costs up to, but not exceeding, related overhaul rentals that the lessee has paid to us.

        We recognize overhaul rentals received, net of estimated overhaul reimbursements, as revenue. We estimate expected overhaul reimbursements during the life of the lease, which requires significant judgment. Management determines the reasonableness of the estimated future overhaul reimbursement rate considering quantitative and qualitative information including (i) changes in historical pay-out rates from period to period; (ii) trends in reimbursements made; (iii) trends in historical pay-out rates for expired leases; (iv) future estimates of pay-out rates on leases scheduled to expire in the near term; (v) changes in our business model and portfolio strategies and (vi) other factors affecting the future pay-out rates that may occur from time to time. Changes in the expected overhaul reimbursement estimate result in an adjustment to the cumulative deferred overhaul rental balance sheet amount, which is recognized in current period results. If overhaul reimbursements are different than our estimates, or if estimates of future reimbursements change, there could be a material impact on our results of operations in a given period.

        Additionally, in connection with a lease of a used aircraft, we generally agree to contribute to certain maintenance events the lessee incurs during the lease. At the time we pay the agreed upon maintenance reimbursement, we record the reimbursement against deferred overhaul rentals, to the extent we have received overhaul rentals from the lessee, and against return condition deficiency deposits, to the extent received from the prior lessee. We capitalize as lease incentives any amount of the actual maintenance reimbursement we pay in excess of overhaul rentals paid to us by the lessee and payments received from prior lessees for deficiencies in return conditions and amortize the lease incentives as a reduction of revenues from Rental of flight equipment over the remaining life of the lease.Lease Revenue:    We lease flight equipment principally under operating leases and recognize rental revenue on a straight line basis over the life of the lease. The difference between the rental revenue recognized and the cash received under the provisions of our leases is included in Lease receivables and other assets and, in the event it is a liability, in Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Past-due rental revenue is recognized on the basis of management's assessment of collectability. Management monitors all lessees that are behind in lease payments and evaluates lessee operational and financial issues to determine the amount of rental revenue to recognize for past due amounts. Our customers are required to make lease payments in advance and we generally recognize rental revenue only to the extent we have received payments or hold security deposits. In certain cases, leases provide for additional flight hour revenue based on usage. The usage may be calculated based on hourly usage or on the number of cycles operated, depending on the lease contract. A cycle is defined as one take-off and landing. The usage is typically reported monthly by the lessee. Rental revenue received under the lease agreements, but unearned, is included in Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        Lease revenues from the rental of flight equipment are reduced by the amortization of lease incentives, which primarily consist of our maintenance contributions to lessees in connection with the lease of used aircraft.

        Under the provisions of our leases, lessees are generally responsible for maintenance and repairs, including major maintenance (overhauls) over the term of the lease. Under the provisions of many of our leases, we receive overhaul rentals based on the usage of the aircraft, calculated based on number of hours or cycles operated. The usage is typically reported monthly by the lessee. For certain airframe and engine overhauls incurred by our lessees, we reimburse the lessee for costs up to, but not exceeding, related overhaul rentals that the lessee has paid to us.

        We recognize overhaul rentals received, net of estimated overhaul reimbursements, as revenue. We estimate expected overhaul reimbursements during the life of the lease, which requires significant judgment. Management determines the reasonableness of the estimated future overhaul reimbursement rate considering quantitative and qualitative information including (i) changes in historical pay-out rates from period to period; (ii) trends in reimbursements made; (iii) trends in historical pay-out rates for expired leases; (iv) future estimates of pay-out rates on leases scheduled to expire in the near term; (v) changes in our business model and portfolio strategies and (vi) other factors affecting the future pay-out rates that may occur from time to time. Changes in the expected overhaul reimbursement estimate result in an adjustment to the cumulative deferred overhaul rental balance sheet amount, which is recognized in current period results. If overhaul reimbursements are different than our estimates, or if estimates of future reimbursements change, there could be a material impact on our results of operations in a given period.

        Additionally, in connection with a lease of a used aircraft, we generally agree to contribute to certain maintenance events the lessee incurs during the lease. At the time we pay the agreed upon maintenance reimbursement, we record the reimbursement against deferred overhaul rentals, to the extent we have received overhaul rentals from the lessee, and against return condition deficiency deposits, to the extent received from the prior lessee. We capitalize as lease incentives any amount of the actual maintenance reimbursement we pay in excess of overhaul rentals paid to us by the lessee and payments received from prior lessees for deficiencies in return conditions and amortize the lease incentives as a reduction of revenues from Rental of flight equipment over the remaining life of the lease.

Capitalized Major Maintenance Costs

Capitalized Major Maintenance Costs:    When an aircraft is repossessed or when a lessee defaults on its lease obligations, we may be required to perform major maintenance on the aircraft. In these instances, if we have not received sufficient overhaul rentals under the lease, we capitalize the costs of the overhaul, to the extent that those costs meet the recognition criteria of an asset, and amortize those costs over the period until the next estimated overhaul event.

Return Condition Payments

Return Condition Payments:    We may receive payments from our lessees at the conclusion of a lease, rather than requiring them to make the required repairs to meet return conditions. These return condition payments are generally negotiated to facilitate an efficient return of the aircraft, which generally results in the aircraft being delivered to the next lessee in a condition less than anticipated during the lease negotiations. The return condition payments are initially recognized as a liability in Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Lease Incentive Costs

Lease Incentive Costs:    We capitalize as lease incentives any amounts paid by us to lessees or other parties in connection with the lease transactions. These amounts include the actual maintenance reimbursement we pay in excess of overhaul rentals and payments received from prior lessees for deficiencies in return conditions and lessee-specific aircraft cabin modifications. We amortize the lease incentives as a reduction of revenues from Rental of flight equipment over the remaining life of the lease.

Flight Equipment Marketing and Gain on Aircraft Sales

Flight Equipment Marketing and Gain on Aircraft Sales:    Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales consists of commissions generated from the leasing and sales of managed aircraft and gains generated from the sale of flight equipment. Flight equipment sales are recognized when substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the new owner. Retained lessee obligations, if any, are recognized as reductions to Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales at the time of the sale.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents:    We consider cash and cash equivalents with original maturity dates of 90 days or less to be cash on hand and highly liquid investments. At December 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash on hand and time deposits.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash:    All cash unavailable for use in our operations is considered restricted cash. Such amounts are typically restricted under secured debt agreements and can be used only to service the aircraft securing the debt and to make principal and interest payments on the debt.

Foreign Currency

Foreign Currency:    Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into US dollars using the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are translated into US dollars using the average exchange rate during the period.

Flight Equipment

Flight Equipment:    Flight equipment is stated at cost. Purchases, major additions and modifications and interest on deposits during the construction phase are capitalized. We generally depreciate aircraft using the straight-line method over a 25-year life from the date of manufacture to an estimated residual value. At times, management may change useful lives or residual values of certain aircraft, as appropriate. Any such changes are accounted for on a prospective basis. As of December 31, 2013, 104 of our aircraft, with a net book value of $1.1 billion, are being depreciated over useful lives of less than 25-years from the date of manufacture. The weighted average useful life of these aircraft, weighted by the net book value of such aircraft, is 16.9 years.

Vendor Payments

Vendor Payments:    As part of the purchase of new aircraft, aircraft engines and related equipment, we will often obtain payments from our vendors in the form of cash and other consideration ("vendor payments"). Generally, vendor payments are recognized as a reduction in the purchase price of aircraft, unless facts and circumstances indicate that the vendor payment was provided as compensation for a service provided by us or as a reimbursement of costs incurred by us to sell the vendor's products.

Impairments on Flight Equipment Held for Use and Flight Equipment Held for Sale

Impairments on Flight Equipment Held for Use:    Management evaluates quarterly the need to perform a recoverability assessment of held for use aircraft considering the requirements under GAAP and performs this assessment at least annually for all aircraft in our fleet. Recoverability assessments are performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our aircraft may not be recoverable. Some of these events or changes in circumstances may include potential disposals of aircraft (sales or part-outs), changes in contracted lease terms, changes in the lease status of an aircraft (leased, re-leased, or not subject to lease), repossessions of aircraft, changes in portfolio strategies, changes in demand for a particular aircraft type and changes in economic and market circumstances. Economic and market circumstances include the risk factors affecting the airline industry. Any of these events would be considered when it occurs before the financial statements are issued, including lessee bankruptcies occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date.

        Recoverability of an aircraft's carrying amount is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the aircraft to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the aircraft. The undiscounted cash flows used in the recoverability assessment include the current contractual lease cash flows and projected future non-contractual lease cash flows, both of which include estimates of net overhaul rental collections, where appropriate, extended to the end of our estimated holding period, and an estimated disposition value for each aircraft. If the future undiscounted cash flows are less than the aircraft carrying amount, the aircraft is impaired and is re-measured to fair value in accordance with our Fair Value Policy. The difference between the fair value and the carrying amount of the aircraft is recognized as an impairment loss separately in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Management is active in the aircraft leasing industry and develops the assumptions used in the recoverability assessment.

        As part of our recurring recoverability assessment process, we update the critical and significant assumptions used in the recoverability assessment, including projected lease rates and terms, estimated net overhaul rental collections, residual values, and estimated aircraft holding periods. In updating these critical and significant assumptions, we consider (i) current and future expectations of the global demand for a particular aircraft type; (ii) the impact of fuel price volatility and higher average fuel prices; (iii) the growing impact of new technology aircraft; (iv) the higher production rates sustained by manufacturers of more fuel-efficient newer generation aircraft during the recent economic downturn; (v) the unfavorable impact of low rates of inflation on aircraft values; (vi) current market conditions and industry outlook for future marketing of older mid-generation aircraft and aircraft that are out of production; (vii) decreasing number of lessees for older aircraft; (viii) end-of-life management capabilities provided by our subsidiary, AeroTurbine; and (ix) events occurring subsequent to our balance sheet date that affect the value of our fleet.

        Flight Equipment Held for Sale:    We classify aircraft as Flight equipment held for sale when all the criteria under GAAP are met. Such amounts are included in Lease receivables and other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Aircraft classified as Flight equipment held for sale are recognized at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. If the carrying amount of the aircraft exceeds its estimated fair value, then a fair value adjustment is recognized separately in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Management uses judgment in evaluating these criteria. Due to the significant uncertainties of potential sale transactions, the held for sale criteria generally will not be met unless the aircraft is subject to a signed sale agreement or management has made a specific determination and obtained appropriate approvals to sell a particular aircraft or group of aircraft. At the time aircraft are classified as Flight equipment held for sale, we cease recognizing depreciation expense.

        We designate an aircraft for part-out when the aircraft is subject to an executed consignment agreement. At that time, we reclassify the aircraft from Flight equipment to Lease receivables and other assets at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. At the time aircraft are classified as Lease receivables and other assets, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from Flight equipment.

Investment in finance and sales-type leases

Investment in finance and sales-type leases:    If a lease meets specific criteria under GAAP at the inception of the lease, we recognize the lease in Net investment in finance and sales-type leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For sales-type leases, we de-recognize the aircraft and any lease-related assets or liabilities from our Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognize the difference between the aircraft carrying value, including the lease-related assets or liabilities, and the Net investment in finance and sales-type leases as a gain or loss in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The amounts recognized for finance and sales-type leases consist of lease receivables and the estimated unguaranteed residual value of the leased flight equipment on the lease termination date, less the unearned income. The unearned income is recognized as Other income in our Consolidated Statements of Operations over the lease term in a manner that produces a constant rate of return on the lease.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Allowance for Credit Losses:    An allowance for credit losses is established if it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the finance and sales-type receivables and notes receivable ("financing receivables"). Financing receivables consist of net investment in finance and sales-type leases recognized as the gross investment in the lease, less unearned income, and notes receivable recognized at cost. The allowance for credit losses is reported as a reduction of the financing receivables carrying value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Additions to the allowance for credit losses are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

        Collectability of financing receivables is evaluated periodically on an individual note and customer level. Financing receivables are considered impaired when we determine that it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms. Individual credit exposures are evaluated based on the realizable value of any collateral, and payment history. The estimated recoverable amount is the value of the expected future cash flows, including amounts that may be realized from the value of the collateral. Allowances for specific credit losses are established for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated recoverable amount. The accrual of interest income based on the original terms of the financing receivable is discontinued based on the facts and circumstances of the individual credit exposure, and any future interest income is recognized based on cash receipts. Any subsequent changes to the amounts and timing of the expected future cash flows compared with the prior estimates result in a change in the allowance for credit losses and are charged or credited to Selling, general and administrative expense. An allowance is generally reversed only when cash is received in accordance with the original contractual terms of the note. A write-off of the financing receivable is made when recoverability has been abandoned or amounts have been forgiven. Write-offs are charged against previously established allowances for credit losses. Partial or full recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited to the provision for credit loss.

        We also evaluate other receivables from customers periodically for collectability on an individual customer level. Allowances for specific credit losses are established for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated recoverable amount. A write-off of other receivables is made when recoverability has been abandoned or amounts have been forgiven. Write-offs are charged against previously established allowances for credit losses. Partial or full recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited to the provision for credit loss.

Capitalized Interest

Capitalized Interest:    We borrow funds to finance progress payments for the construction of flight equipment ordered and capitalize the interest incurred on such borrowings in the cost of the flight equipment. This amount is calculated using our composite borrowing rate.

Deferred Debt Issue Costs and Debt Discounts and Premiums

Deferred Debt Issue Costs and Debt Discounts and Premiums:    The costs we incur for issuing debt are capitalized and amortized as an increase to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method. If we issue debt at a discount or premium, we amortize the amount of discount or premium over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments:    From time to time, we may employ a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate risks and foreign currency risks. Derivatives are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. AIG Markets, Inc., a related party, is the counterparty to all our interest rate swaps and foreign currency swaps. We apply either fair value or cash flow hedge accounting when transactions meet specified criteria for hedge accounting treatment. If the derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting, the change in fair value of the derivative is immediately recognized in earnings. If the derivative qualifies for hedge accounting and is designated and documented as a hedge, changes in the fair value of the hedge are either recognized in income along with changes in the fair value of the item being hedged for fair value hedges, or recognized in OCI to the extent the hedge is effective for cash flow hedges. We have elected to classify the cash flows from derivative instruments that have been designated as fair value or cash flow hedges in accordance with GAAP in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged.

        At the time the derivative is designated as a hedge, we formally document the relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item including risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. This includes linking the derivative designated as a fair value, a cash flow, or a foreign currency hedge to a specific asset or liability on the balance sheet. We also assess, both at the hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the hedge has been and is expected to be highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flow of hedged item. We use the "hypothetical derivative method" when we assess the effectiveness of a hedge. When it is determined that a hedge has ceased to be highly effective as a hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting.

        We discontinue hedge accounting prospectively when (i) we determine that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of a hedged item; (ii) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; or (iii) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

        In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, we carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet, recognizing changes in the fair value in current-period earnings. The remaining balance in AOCI at the time we discontinue hedge accounting for cash flow hedges is amortized into income over the remaining life of the previously hedged item. If the expected cash flows of the previously hedged item are no longer expected to occur, any related amounts remaining in AOCI would be immediately recognized in earnings.

Inventory

Inventory:    Our inventory consists primarily of engine and airframe parts and rotable and consumable parts and is included in Lease receivables and other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We value our inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is primarily determined using the specific identification method for individual part purchases and on an allocated basis for engines and aircraft purchased for disassembly and for bulk inventory purchases. Costs are allocated using the relationship of the cost of the engine, aircraft or bulk inventory purchase to the estimated retail sales value at the time of purchase. At the time of sale, this ratio is applied to the sales price of each individual part to determine its cost. We periodically evaluate this ratio and, if necessary, update sales estimates and make adjustments to this ratio. Generally, inventory that is held for more than four years is considered excess inventory and its carrying value is reduced to zero.

Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets:    As a result of our acquisition of AeroTurbine, we recognized goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the acquired business over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to impairment testing annually or more often when events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not it is impaired. We amortize the cost of other acquired intangible assets over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. Amortizable intangible assets are tested for impairment based on undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows. Goodwill and other acquired intangible assets are included in Lease receivables and other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):    We report gains and losses associated with changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities classified as "available-for-sale" in comprehensive income or loss.

Guarantees

Guarantees:    In limited cases, we have previously contracted to provide aircraft asset value guarantees to financial institutions and other third parties for a fee. We recognize the guarantee fee paid to us in Accrued interest and other payables on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fee received is amortized into Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales in our Consolidated Statements of Operations over the guarantee period. When it becomes probable that we will be required to perform under a guarantee, we cease recognition of the guarantee fee income and accrue a liability based on an estimate of the loss we will incur to perform under the guarantee. The provision for losses on aircraft asset value guarantees represents changes made in the current period based on our estimate of the losses on asset value guarantees that are probable of being exercised. We reverse the liability only when it is no longer probable that we will incur a loss.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements:    Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We measure the fair value of our derivatives on a recurring basis and measure the fair values of aircraft, investment in finance and sales-type leases and asset value guarantees on a non-recurring basis.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes:    ILFC is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of AIG as well as certain state tax returns where AIG files on a combined/unitary basis. Our provision for federal income taxes is calculated on a separate return basis, adjusted to give recognition to the effects of net operating losses, foreign tax credits and other tax benefits to the extent we estimate that they would be realizable in AIG's consolidated federal income tax return. Under our tax sharing agreement with AIG, we settle our current tax liability as if ILFC and its subsidiaries are each a separate standalone taxpayer. Thus, AIG credits us to the extent our net operating losses, foreign tax credits and other tax benefits (calculated on a separate return basis) are used in AIG's consolidated tax return and charges us to the extent of our tax liability (calculated on a separate return basis). To the extent the benefit of a net operating loss is not utilized in AIG's consolidated federal income tax return, AIG reimburses us upon the expiration of the loss carry-forward period as long as we are still included in AIG's consolidated federal income tax return and the benefit would have been utilized if we had filed a separate consolidated federal income tax return. Our provision for state income taxes includes California, in which we file with AIG using the unitary apportionment factors, and certain other states, in which we file separate tax returns.

        We calculate our provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This method considers the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax basis of assets and liabilities measured using currently enacted tax rates. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

        We recognize an uncertain tax benefit only to the extent that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.

Share-based Compensation

Share-based Compensation:    We participate in AIG's share-based payment and liability award programs and our share of the calculated costs is allocated to us by AIG. Compensation expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the share-based payment.

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Lease Revenue

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Lease Revenue

Lease Revenue

18. Lease Revenue

Successor

        Our current operating lease agreements, expire up to and over the next 12 years. Minimum future rentals on non-cancelable operating leases and subleases of flight equipment that has been delivered as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:

Year Ended	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	3,524,388
2016		2,979,268
2017		2,360,898
2018		1,676,674
2019		1,185,590
Thereafter		2,916,582
Total	$	14,643,400

        Successor recognized maintenance rents and EOL compensation of $149.3 million for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

Predecessor

Rental Income

        Net overhaul rentals recognized aggregated $109.8 million for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, $202.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, and $241.6 and the year ended December 31, 2012, from overhaul rental collections of $242.0 million, $713.4 million and $722 million respectively. Flight hour rental revenue we earned based on the lessees' usage aggregated $21.3 million for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, $75.7 million and $105.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        Lease Incentives:    Unamortized lease incentives of $183.2 million at December 31 2013 were included in Lease receivables and other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. We capitalized lease incentives of $138.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. During the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, we amortized lease incentives into Rentals of flight equipment aggregating $17.9 million, $78.1 million and $61.5 million, respectively.

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Other Income

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Income

Other Income

19. Other Income

        Other income was comprised of the following at the respective dates:

	Successor			Predecessor
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014			Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014			Years Ended December 31,
							2013			2012
(Dollars in thousands)
AeroTurbine
Engines, airframes, parts and supplies revenue	$	275,315		$	123,695		$	330,880		$	308,981
Cost of goods sold(a)		(234,478	)		(102,566	)		(284,432	)		(255,918	)
Gross profit		40,837			21,129			46,448			53,063
Management fees, interest and other(b)		50,006	(c)		23,024			76,784			70,187
	$	90,843		$	44,153		$	123,232		$	123,250

(a)	Amounts were presented as Cost of sales in the Predecessor financial statements.
(b)	Amounts were presented as Interest and other in the Predecessor financial statements.
(c)	Includes interest and other income from AerCap. See Note 9—Related Party Transactions.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total Equity before Non-controlling Interest Series 1 Beneficial Interests	Total Equity before Non-controlling Interest	Beneficial Ownership Interests Series 1 Beneficial Interests	Beneficial Ownership Interests	Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Retained Earnings	Non-controlling Interest Series 1 Beneficial Interests	Non-controlling Interest	Series 1 Beneficial Interests	Total
Balance at Feb. 04, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Equity
Issuance of Series 1 Beneficial Interests to AerCap Ireland Capital Limited	$ 4,557,641		$ 4,557,641				$ 77,047		$ 4,634,688
Net income		687,814				687,814				687,814
Stock compensation		14,876			14,876					14,876
Dividends paid								(187)		(187)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014		$ 5,260,331		$ 4,557,641	$ 14,876	$ 687,814		$ 76,860		$ 5,337,191

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Asset Impairment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Asset Impairment

Asset Impairment

20. Asset Impairment

        We periodically dispose of aircraft from our fleet held for use prior to the conclusion of their economic useful life through either a sale or part-out. As part of the recoverability assessment of our fleet, management assesses potential transactions and the likelihood that each individual aircraft will continue to be held for use as part of our leased fleet or if the aircraft will be disposed of through either a sale or part-out. If management determines that it is more likely than not that an aircraft will be disposed of through either a sale or part-out as a result of a potential transaction, a recoverability assessment is performed by comparing the carrying amount of the aircraft to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the aircraft. If the future undiscounted cash flows are less than the aircraft carrying amount, the aircraft is impaired and is re-measured to fair value in accordance with our Fair Value Policy. See Note 26—Fair Value Measurements. The difference between the fair value and the carrying amount of the aircraft is recognized as an impairment or fair value adjustment in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Further, if the aircraft meets the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, we will reclassify the aircraft from Flight equipment into Flight equipment held for sale (subsequent to recording any necessary impairment charges or fair value adjustments).

Successor

        Successor recorded impairments of $7.2 million for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, primarily related to six Boeing 757-200 aircraft that were returned early from our lessees, and four engines and one airframe, which were parted-out subsequent to the AerCap Transaction. The impairment was recognized as the net book values were no longer supported based on the latest cash flow estimates.

Predecessor

Aircraft Impairment Charges on Flight Equipment Held for Use

Year ended December 31, 2013

        During the year ended December 31, 2013, Predecessor recorded impairment charges of $1.2 billion relating to 44 aircraft, primarily in connection with its third quarter of 2013 recoverability assessment whereby Predecessor concluded that the net book values of certain four-engine widebody aircraft in its fleet were no longer supportable based upon the latest cash flow estimates because the estimated holding periods were not likely to be as long as previously anticipated. The increasing number of aircraft operators looking to completely or partially replace their Airbus A340s and Boeing 747s is expected to increase the available supply of these aircraft types and diminish future lease placement opportunities. Sustained high fuel prices, the introduction of more fuel-efficient aircraft, and the success of competing aircraft models have resulted in a shrinking operator base for these aircraft types. These factors along with the latest updates to airline fleet plans and recent efforts to remarket these aircraft informed the Predecessor's conclusions. Approximately $1.0 billion of the $1.2 billion of impairment charges recorded for the year ended December 31, 2013, resulted from the four-engine widebody aircraft and in particular the Airbus A340-600s, which has a limited operator base.

        In connection with our recoverability assessment of aircraft performed in the third quarter of 2013, Predecessor re-assessed the estimated holding period for certain aircraft types and, as a result, changed the estimated economic useful life of 55 aircraft in its fleet, including 32 aircraft that were impaired during the third quarter of 2013. In the fourth quarter of 2013, Predecessor started depreciating these aircraft using the straight-line method over their estimated remaining revised useful lives. This change accelerates the overall depreciation expense on these aircraft but will be partially offset by the reduction in the carrying values of the 32 aircraft for which impairment charges were recorded during the third quarter of 2013. These changes, absent any other changes to the carrying value of these aircraft in the ordinary course of business, would result in an increase in Predecessor 2014 depreciation expense for these aircraft of approximately $23 million. Beginning in 2015, depreciation expense for these aircraft is expected to decrease as these aircraft begin to reach the end of their respective estimated useful lives.

Year ended December 31, 2012

        During the year ended December 31, 2012, Predecessor recorded impairment charges aggregating $102.7 million relating to ten aircraft. Of the $102.7 million in impairment charges recognized, $100.2 million related to the recurring recoverability assessments, and $2.5 million related to the repossession and early return of one aircraft that was leased to an airline that ceased operations during the year ended December 31, 2012.

Aircraft Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments on Flight Equipment Sold or to be Disposed

        We reported the following impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and during the years ended December 31, 2013, and 2012:

	Predecessor
							Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
							2013					2012
(Dollars in millions)	Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on aircraft likely to be sold or sold (including sales-type leases)		3		$	21.2			19	$	95.0	(a)		10	$	43.3
Fair value adjustments on held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment		—			—			—		—			4		4.1
Impairment charges on aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out		9	(b)		28.0	(c)		25		143.6	(c)		12		42.3	(c)
Total impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment		12		$	49.2			44	$	238.6			26	$	89.7

(a)	Includes charges relating to 11 aircraft that met the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, and were reclassified into Flight equipment held for sale. During the year ended December 31, 2013, ten of these aircraft were sold to a third party and one of these aircraft was converted to a finance and sales-type lease.
(b)	Four of the nine aircraft were impaired twice during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014.
(c)	Includes charges relating to four engines for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, seven engines for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 13 engines for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Other intangibles
Other intangibles
Other intangibles, including goodwill	$ 523,709
Goodwill
Other intangibles
Other intangibles, including goodwill	58,094
Customer relationships
Other intangibles
Other intangibles, including goodwill	346,647
Contractual vendot intangible assets
Other intangibles
Other intangibles, including goodwill	47,580
Tradename And Other Intangible Assets
Other intangibles
Other intangibles, including goodwill	$ 71,388

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		11 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Income taxes
Effective tax rate (as a percent)				15.60%
Income (loss) before income taxes
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	$ 145,891	$ 303,933	$ 365,506	$ 815,330
Current
Total current income taxes				16,270
Deferred
Total deferred income taxes				111,246
Provision (benefit) for income taxes				127,516
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Accelerated depreciation on flight equipment		376,302		376,302
Intangibles		36,960		36,960
Other		16,709		16,709
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities		429,971		429,971
Deferred Tax Assets
Estimated reimbursements of overhaul rentals		19,847		19,847
Rent received in advance		2,534		2,534
Derivatives		454		454
Accruals and reserves		26,532		26,532
Net operating loss carry forward and other tax attributes		256,522		256,522
Deferred losses		49,787		49,787
Other		1,683		1,683
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		357,359		357,359
Valuation allowance		(61,933)		(61,933)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance		295,426		295,426
Net Deferred Tax Liability		134,545		134,545
Ireland
Income (loss) before income taxes
Tax resident country				752,894
Current
Federal				229
Deferred
Federal				92,756
U.S.
Income (loss) before income taxes
Outside of tax resident country				60,212
Current
Foreign				15,553
Deferred
Foreign				18,413
Deferred Tax Assets
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		66,500		66,500
Other non-U.S.
Income (loss) before income taxes
Outside of tax resident country				2,224
Current
Foreign				488
Deferred
Foreign				$ 77

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Other Expenses

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Expenses

Other Expenses

28. Other Expenses

        Other expenses for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 were $111.6 million and $51.8 million, respectively. The results for the year ended December 31, 2013, were primarily impacted by a $100.5 million provision recorded for asset value guarantees on six aircraft. The results for the year ended December 31, 2012, were primarily impacted by a $31.3 million provision recorded for asset value guarantees associated with three aircraft and $18.0 million of rent expense associated with two aircraft leases that expired in January 2013.

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Accrued Maintenance Liability (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accrued Maintenance Liability.

Schedule of movements in Accrued maintenance liability

	Successor(a)
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Accrued maintenance liability at beginning of period	$	—
AerCap Transaction		2,575,118
Maintenance payments received		447,320
Maintenance payments reimbursed		(261,914	)
Release to income		(69,839	)
Lessor contribution and top ups		1,139
Interest accretion		52,686
Accrued maintenance liability at end of period	$	2,744,510

(a) For the Predecessor, Accrued maintenance liability is presented within Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits as deferred overhaul rentals and other customer deposits on the December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 14—Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits.  

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AerCap Transaction (Details) (USD $)	8 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 14, 2014	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Predecessor
AerCap transaction
Total outstanding indebtedness			$ 22,700,000,000
AerCap | AIG
AerCap transaction
Percent of AerCap owned		46.00%
Sale of shares of stock	0
AerCap | AIG | Minimum
AerCap transaction
Lockup period of shares of the combined company held by third party		9 months
AerCap | AIG | Maximum
AerCap transaction
Lockup period of shares of the combined company held by third party		15 months
AIG | AIG Revolving Credit Facility | AerCap Ireland Capital Limited
AerCap transaction
Maximum amount of credit facility				1,000,000,000
Unsecured debt financing | AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Joint debt issuance | Acquisition Notes
AerCap transaction
Principal amount of notes		2,600,000,000
Number of tranches		3
AIG | Predecessor
AerCap transaction
Special distribution paid			600,000,000
AIG | ILFC | AerCap and AerCap Ireland Limited
AerCap transaction
Acquisition of common stock (as a percent)		100.00%
AIG | ILFC | AerCap
AerCap transaction
Total consideration paid in cash		2,400,000,000
Total consideration paid		6,957,641,000
AIG | ILFC | Common Stock | AerCap
AerCap transaction
Newly-issued common shares (in shares)		97,560,976
Closing share price (in dollars per share)		46.59

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents, including interest bearing accounts of $379,014 (2014) and $1,265,074 (2013)	$ 586,349
Restricted cash, including interest bearing accounts of $407,819 (2014) and $451,179 (2013)	421,170
Trade receivables	148,454
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net of accumulated depreciation of $886,360 (2014) and $14,121,522 (2013)	23,604,926
Flight equipment held for sale	14,082
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases	317,062
Prepayments on flight equipment	3,166,381
Deferred income tax asset	52,316
Receivable from related party, net	1,345,153
Other assets	495,705
Deferred debt issue costs, less accumulated amortization of $309,499 (2013)	50,130
TOTAL ASSETS	34,577,044
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities	979,365
Accrued maintenance liability	2,744,510
Lessee deposit liability	760,608
Debt	24,568,509
Deferred income tax liability	186,861
Derivative liabilities	1,281
Commitments and Contingencies
Total Liabilities	29,239,853
Beneficial ownership interests	4,557,641
Additional paid-in capital	14,876
Accumulated retained earnings	687,814
Total equity before non-controlling interest	5,260,331
Non-controlling interest	76,860
Total equity	5,337,191
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	34,577,044
Other intangibles
ASSETS
Other intangibles, net	523,709
Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium
ASSETS
Intangibles, net	3,901,737
Predecessor
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents, including interest bearing accounts of $379,014 (2014) and $1,265,074 (2013)		2,206,621	1,351,405		3,027,587	1,975,009
Restricted cash, including interest bearing accounts of $407,819 (2014) and $451,179 (2013)			464,824
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net of accumulated depreciation of $886,360 (2014) and $14,121,522 (2013)			32,453,037
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases			211,116
Prepayments on flight equipment			636,483	[1]
Other intangibles, net			46,076
Lease receivables and other assets			934,063
Deferred debt issue costs, less accumulated amortization of $309,499 (2013)			258,189
TOTAL ASSETS			36,309,117
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accrued interest and other payables			639,082
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities			285,499
Lessee deposit liability			1,065,719
Secured debt financing, net of deferred debt discount of $5,058 (2013)			8,202,791
Unsecured debt financing, net of deferred debt discount of $31,456 (2013)			12,238,066
Subordinated debt			1,000,000
Debt			21,440,857
Deferred income tax liability		4,100,000	3,854,452
Derivative liabilities			8,348
Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits			2,637,994
Commitments and Contingencies
Total Liabilities			28,866,232
Market Auction Preferred Stock, $100,000 per share liquidation value; Series A and B, each series having 500 shares issued and outstanding			100,000
Common stock-no par value; 100,000,000 authorized shares, 45,267,723 issued and outstanding			1,053,582
Additional paid-in capital			1,272,604
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,561)	(4,184)		(12,491)	(19,637)
Accumulated retained earnings			5,020,883	[2]
Total equity before non-controlling interest		6,992,347	7,442,885		7,942,868	7,531,869
Total equity			7,442,885
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY			$ 36,309,117

[1] Amounts were presented as Deposits on flight equipment purchases in the Predecessor financial statements.

[2] Amounts were presented as Retained earnings in the Predecessor financial statements.

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AerCap Transaction (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

AerCap Transaction

Schedule of the consideration transferred to effect the AerCap Transaction

	(In thousands except share and per share amounts)
Cash consideration	$	2,400,000	(a)
97,560,976 AerCap common shares issued multiplied by AerCap closing share price per share of $46.59 on May 14, 2014		4,545,366
Stock compensation		12,275
Consideration transferred	$	6,957,641

(a) Excludes the $600.0 million special distribution paid by ILFC to AIG prior to the Closing Date.

Summary of the estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and non-controlling interest at the Closing Date as initially recorded and previously reported, as well as measurement period adjustments made, and the revised estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and non-controlling interest at the Closing Date

(Dollars in thousands)	Amounts Initially Recognized and Reported as of the Closing Date			Measurement Period Adjustments(a)			Final Amounts Recognized as of the Closing Date
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash	$	2,958,809		$	—		$	2,958,809	(b)
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net		23,989,643			48,780			24,038,423
Prepayments on flight equipment		3,166,788			9,534			3,176,322
Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium		4,263,076			(181,047	)		4,082,029	(c)
Other intangibles		440,093			49,712			489,805
Accrued maintenance liability		(2,688,438	)		113,320			(2,575,118	)
Debt		(24,339,842	)		—			(24,339,842	)
Other assets and liabilities		(775,990	)		(77,844	)		(853,834	)
Non-controlling interest		(77,047	)		—			(77,047	)
Estimate of fair value of net assets acquired	$	6,937,092		$	(37,545	)	$	6,899,547
Consideration transferred		6,957,641			—			6,957,641
Goodwill	$	20,549		$	37,545		$	58,094

(a)	These adjustments impacted the Successor's previously reported consolidated interim financial statements. See Note 30—Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited).
(b)	Includes $0.8 billion of Restricted Cash.
(c)	Includes $4.0 billion maintenance rights intangible, and the remaining amount relates to lease premium.

Summary of pro forma information

(Dollars in thousands)	Pro Forma Year Ended December 31, 2014		Pro Forma Year Ended December 31, 2013
Total revenue and other income	$	4,244,704	$	4,394,515
Net income (loss)		749,498		(263,994	)

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Debt (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
ILFC Legacy Notes
Debt outstanding	23,276,335,000	23,276,335,000
Unsecured debt financing
ILFC Legacy Notes
Debt outstanding	14,600,000,000	14,600,000,000
Unsecured debt financing | Notes issued under shelf registration statements
ILFC Legacy Notes
Debt outstanding	8,500,000,000	8,500,000,000
Amount of sinking fund	0	0
Unsecured debt financing | Fixed rate notes issued under shelf registration
ILFC Legacy Notes
Interest rate on fixed rate notes, minimum (as a percent)	3.875%
Interest rate on fixed rate notes, maximum (as a percent)	8.875%
Unsecured debt financing | Floating rate notes issued under shelf registration due 2016 | LIBOR
ILFC Legacy Notes
Variable rate basis		3-month LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.95%

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Geographic Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 segment	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment		$ 2,513,179
Number of industries in which the entity operates	1
Predecessor
Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment			1,526,885	[1]	4,166,033	[1]	4,345,602	[1]
Predecessor | Concentration of Credit Risk | Total revenues from rentals of flight equipment | Customer bankruptcy or ceased operations
Concentration
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment							$ 62,600
Revenues from rentals of flight equipment (as a percent)							1.40%

[1] Amounts were presented as Rental of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.

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Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Security deposits on aircraft, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits
Security deposits paid by lessees	$ 760,608
Predecessor
Security deposits on aircraft, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits
Security deposits paid by lessees		1,065,719
Deferred overhaul rentals		882,422
Rents received in advance and straight-line rents		460,785
Other customer deposits		229,068
Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits		$ 2,637,994

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 687,814
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	687,814
Predecessor
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
NET INCOME (LOSS)		143,908	(517,083)	410,322
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $(1,118) for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, $(4,394) (2013), and $(3,588) (2012) and net of reclassification adjustments		2,050	8,054	6,832
Change in unrealized fair value adjustments of available-for-sale securities, net of taxes of $(313) for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, $(138) (2013), and $(172) (2012) and net of reclassification adjustments		573	253	314
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME		2,623	8,307	7,146
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$ 146,531	$ (508,776)	$ 417,468

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Debt (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Maturities of principal of debt financings
2015	$ 2,527,248
2016	3,280,056
2017	3,549,724
2018	2,980,136
2019	3,507,630
Thereafter	7,431,541
Total	$ 23,276,335

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Movements in Prepayments on flight equipment (including related capitalized interest)
AerCap Transaction	$ 3,176,322
Prepayments made during the period	188,398
Interest capitalized during the period	69,268
Prepayments and capitalized interest applied against the purchase of flight equipment	(267,607)
Prepayments on flight equipment and capitalized interest at end of period	$ 3,166,381

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 4) (USD $)	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating leases
Rent expense	$ 11,100,000
Commitments for minimum rentals under the non-cancelable leases
2015	13,855,000
2016	7,308,000
2017	7,355,000
2018	6,870,000
2019	5,356,000
Thereafter	27,827,000
Total	68,571,000
Future minimum sublease rentals	700,000
Predecessor
Operating leases
Rent expense		$ 6,700,000	$ 15,500,000	$ 15,900,000

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Other Income (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Income

Schedule of other income

	Successor			Predecessor
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014			Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014			Years Ended December 31,
							2013			2012
(Dollars in thousands)
AeroTurbine
Engines, airframes, parts and supplies revenue	$	275,315		$	123,695		$	330,880		$	308,981
Cost of goods sold(a)		(234,478	)		(102,566	)		(284,432	)		(255,918	)
Gross profit		40,837			21,129			46,448			53,063
Management fees, interest and other(b)		50,006	(c)		23,024			76,784			70,187
	$	90,843		$	44,153		$	123,232		$	123,250

(a)	Amounts were presented as Cost of sales in the Predecessor financial statements.
(b)	Amounts were presented as Interest and other in the Predecessor financial statements.
(c)	Includes interest and other income from AerCap. See Note 9—Related Party Transactions.

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Debt (Details 7) (Secured debt financing, USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Aug. 20, 2010 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 01, 2014
Debt
Number of aircraft designated as collateral	464
Senior secured notes issued August 2010
Debt
Amount of sinking fund	0	$ 0
Number of aircraft designated as collateral		146
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount			3,900,000,000
Amount of sinking fund				0
Number of aircraft designated as collateral			174
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Minimum
Debt
Prepayment penalty percentage		1.00%
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Minimum | Predecessor
Debt
Prepayment penalty percentage				1.00%
Number of days' notice that the entity must provide for the redemption of notes				30 days
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Maximum | Predecessor
Debt
Number of days' notice that the entity must provide for the redemption of notes				60 days
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Guarantor subsidiaries
Debt
Number of subsidiaries which either own or hold leases of aircraft included in the pool securing the notes		2
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Guarantor subsidiaries | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries which either own or hold leases of aircraft included in the pool securing the notes			2
Senior secured bonds 6.5 % due September 2014
Debt
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)						6.50%
Debt matured and repaid					1,350,000,000
Senior secured bonds 6.5 % due September 2014 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount			1,350,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			6.50%
Senior secured bonds 6.75% Due September 2016 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount			1,275,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			6.75%
Senior secured bonds 7.125% Due September 2018 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount			$ 1,275,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			7.125%

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Geographic Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Geographic Information

Geographic Information

23. Geographic Information

Concentration of Credit Risk

        We lease and sell aircraft to airlines and others throughout the world and our leases and notes receivable are from entities located throughout the world. We generally obtain deposits on leases and obtain collateral in flight equipment on notes receivable.

Successor

        No single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

        Our revenues from flight equipment for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 did not include any revenues from lessees who filed for bankruptcy protection or ceased operations during this period.

Predecessor

        No single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 or in 2013 or 2012.

        Our 2012 revenues from rentals of flight equipment include $62.6 million (1.4% of total revenue) from lessees who filed for bankruptcy protection or ceased operations during 2012.

Segment Information

        We operate within one industry: the leasing, sales and management of flight equipment. AeroTurbine is not material to our financial statements and therefore not considered a segment.

Geographic Concentration

Predecessor

        Revenues from rentals of flight equipment to airlines outside the U.S. were $1.4 billion for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, $3.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2013 and $4.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2012 comprising 93.8%, 93.1% and 93.6%, respectively, of total revenues from rentals of flight equipment.

        The following tables sets forth the dollar amount and percentage of total revenues from rentals of flight equipment attributable to the indicated geographic areas based on each airline's principal place of business for the periods indicated.

	Successor
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			%
Europe	$	822,005			32.7	%
North America/Caribbean		247,456			9.8
Latin America		158,669			6.3
Middle East/Africa		285,887			11.4
Asia/Pacific/Russia		999,162			39.8
	$	2,513,179	(a)		100.0	%

(a) Includes AeroTurbine lease revenue of $43.2 million for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

	Predecessor
							Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
							2013						2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			%			Amount			%			Amount			%
Europe(a)	$	496,440			32.5	%	$	1,405,342			33.7	%	$	1,561,565			35.9	%
Asia and the Pacific		459,897			30.1			1,232,174			29.6			1,295,799			29.8
The Middle East and Africa		196,074			12.8			533,616			12.8			540,047			12.4
U.S. and Canada		123,031			8.1			384,430			9.2			389,533			9.0
Commonwealth of Independent States		134,466			8.8			326,062			7.8			287,643			6.6
Central and South America and Mexico		116,977			7.7			284,409			6.9			271,015			6.3
	$	1,526,885	(b)		100.0	%	$	4,166,033	(b)		100.0	%	$	4,345,602	(b)		100.0	%

(a)

Includes $305,296 (2013) and $352,363 (2012) of revenue attributable to customers whose principal business is located in the Euro-zone periphery, which is comprised of Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Predecessor revenues generated from Europe have decreased from 2012 through 2013 as a result of increased repossessions of aircraft from European customers following the European sovereign debt crisis, which we re-leased to airlines domiciled elsewhere.

(b)

Includes AeroTurbine lease revenue of $25,946 (period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014), $72,175 (2013), and $78,922 (2012).

        Our revenues from all of our customers based in each of China and France exceeded 10% of our consolidated revenues for certain periods, as set forth in the table below. No other individual country accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues during the periods indicated:

	Successor					Predecessor
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014					Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014					Years Ended December 31,
											2013					2012
	Amount		%			Amount		%			Amount		%			Amount		%
(Dollars in thousands)
China	$	400,346		15.9	%	$	244,744		16.0	%	$	706,748		17.0	%	$	743,447		17.1	%
France		222,206		8.8	%							411,343		9.9	%		457,007		10.5	%

Currency Risk

        Our functional currency is U.S. dollars. Foreign exchange risk arises from our and our lessees' operations in multiple jurisdictions. All of our aircraft purchase agreements are negotiated in U.S. dollars, we currently receive substantially all of our revenue in U.S. dollars and we pay substantially all of our expenses in U.S. dollars. We currently have a limited number of leases denominated in foreign currencies, maintain part of our cash in foreign currencies, pay taxes in foreign currencies and incur some of our expenses in foreign currencies, primarily the Euro. A decrease in the U.S. dollar in relation to foreign currencies increases our expenses paid in foreign currencies and an increase in the U.S. dollar in relation to foreign currencies decreases our lease revenue received from foreign currency denominated leases. Because we currently receive most of our revenues in U.S. dollars and pay most of our expenses in U.S. dollars, a change in foreign exchange rates would not have a material impact on our results of operations or cash flows. We do not have any restrictions or repatriation issues associated with our foreign cash accounts.

Successor

        Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) were not material for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

Predecessor

        Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) in the amount of ($0.1) million, $0.6 million and $0.7 million were recognized for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in Other income on the Predecessor's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 contract	Dec. 31, 2013 contract	Dec. 31, 2012 contract
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Master netting agreements, number of contracts in default to allow for netting of derivative assets and liabilities	1
Predecessor
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Master netting agreements, number of contracts in default to allow for netting of derivative assets and liabilities		1
Interest rate cap agreements | Unrelated counterparty | Predecessor
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Number of derivative agreements			2
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Predecessor
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value		8,348
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate swap agreements | Predecessor
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Liability Derivatives, Notional Value		191,329
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value		8,348
Derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	1,281
Derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting | Interest rate swap agreements
Notional and fair values of derivatives outstanding
Liability Derivatives, Notional Value	51,630
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	1,281

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Asset Impairment (Details 3 (Predecessor, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2012 aircraft
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments
Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted	12	44	26
Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments	$ 49,247	$ 238,557	$ 89,700
Aircraft likely to be sold or sold
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments
Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted	3	19	10
Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments	21,200	95,000	43,300
Number of aircraft reclassified into flight equipment held for sale when held for sale criteria met		11
Number of aircraft transferred to flight equipment held for sale when criteria of flight equipment held for sale was met sold during year		10
Number of aircraft transferred to flight equipment held for sale when criteria of flight equipment held for sale was met sold and converted to a finance and sales-type lease during year		1
Held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments
Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			4
Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			4,100
Aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments
Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted	9	25	12
Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments	$ 28,000	$ 143,600	$ 42,300
Aircraft impaired or adjusted twice	4
Engines impaired or adjusted	4	7	13

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair value measurements

Summary of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within fair value hierarchy

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Derivative liabilities	$	1,281	$	—	$	1,281	$	—
	$	1,281	$	—	$	1,281	$	—

	Predecessor
	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Derivative liabilities	$	8,348	$	—	$	8,348	(a)	$	—
	$	8,348	$	—	$	8,348		$	—

(a) The balance includes CVA and MVA adjustments of $0.01 million as of December 31, 2013.

Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of significant financial instruments

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Book Value		Fair Value		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	$	1,007,519	$	1,007,519	$	1,007,519	(a)	$	—	$	—
Notes receivable		51,558		51,558		—			51,558		—
	$	1,059,077	$	1,059,077	$	1,007,519		$	51,558	$	—
Liabilities
Debt financings	$	24,568,509	$	24,443,579	$	—		$	24,443,579	$	—
Derivative liabilities		1,281		1,281		—			1,281		—
Guarantees		133,500		131,814		—			—		131,814
	$	24,703,290	$	24,576,674	$	—		$	24,444,860	$	131,814

(a) Includes restricted cash of $421.2 million as of December 31, 2014.

Predecessor

Fair value measurements

Schedule of non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded to flight equipment

	Predecessor
(Dollars in thousands)	Book Value at December 31, 2013		Impairment Charges			Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			Sales			Depreciation			Book Value at May 13, 2014
Flight equipment	$	119,238	$	(49,247	)	$	(45,795	)	$	—		$	(3,020	)	$	21,176
Lease receivables and other assets		1,168		—			12,614			(369	)		—			13,413
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		—		—			37,027			—			—			37,027
	$	120,406	$	(49,247	)	$	3,846	(a)	$	(369	)	$	(3,020	)	$	71,616

(a) Represents collections and prepaid lease costs applied against the finance and sales-type leases.

Schedule of fair value, valuation technique and related unobservable inputs for flight equipment for which non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments were recorded

	Predecessor
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted-Average)
	(Dollars in millions)
Flight Equipment	$	67.8	Income Approach	Discount Rate	12.0% - 16.5% (13.2%)
				Remaining Holding Period	0 - 8 years (4 years)
				Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	0 - 100% (55%)

Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of significant financial instruments

	Predecessor
	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Book Value			Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	$	1,816,229		$	1,816,229		$	188,263	$	1,627,966	(a)	$	—
Notes receivable		18,146			19,686			—		19,686			—
	$	1,834,375		$	1,835,915		$	188,263	$	1,647,652		$	—
Liabilities
Debt financings	$	(21,440,857	)	$	(22,963,578	)	$	—	$	(22,963,578	)	$	—
Derivative liabilities		(8,348	)		(8,348	)		—		(8,348)	(b)		—
Guarantees		(128,750	)		(119,645	)		—		—			(119,645	)
	$	(21,577,955	)	$	(23,091,571	)	$	—	$	(22,971,926	)	$	(119,645	)

(a)	Includes restricted cash of $464.8 million as of December 31, 2013.
(b)	The balance includes CVA and MVA adjustments of $0.01 million as of December 31, 2013.

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Other Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Assets.

Other Assets

10. Other Assets

        Other assets for the Successor were comprised of the following at December 31, 2014:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Inventory	$	253,646
Other receivables		63,573
Notes receivable(a)		51,558
Debt issuance costs(b)		50,130
Lease incentives		32,220
Other tangible fixed assets		17,781
Straight-line rents, prepaid expenses and other		26,797
	$	495,705

(a)	Notes receivable are primarily from aircraft financing activities and include both variable and fixed interest rates with a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 6.8%. During the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, we did not have any activity in our allowance for credit losses on notes receivable.
(b)	Debt issuance costs for the Predecessor were presented separately on the December 31, 2013, Consolidated Balance Sheet as Deferred debt issue costs.

        Lease receivables and other assets for the Predecessor were comprised of the following at December 31, 2013:

	Predecessor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2013
AeroTurbine Inventory	$	257,676
Lease receivables		229,354
Straight-line rents and other assets		199,591
Lease incentive costs, net of amortization		183,220
Goodwill and other intangible assets		46,076
Notes and trade receivables, net of allowance(a)		18,146
	$	934,063

(a) Notes receivable were primarily from the sale of flight equipment and are fixed with varying rates from 2.0% to 10.5%.

        During the year ended December 31, 2013, we did not have any activity in our allowance for credit losses on notes receivable.

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies.

Commitments and Contingencies

24. Commitments and Contingencies

Aircraft Orders

        At December 31, 2014, we had commitments to purchase 347 new aircraft and 17 new spare engines scheduled for delivery through 2022 with aggregate estimated total remaining payments (including adjustments for certain contractual escalation provisions) of approximately $21.6 billion. The majority of these commitments to purchase new aircraft and engines are based upon agreements with each of Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Pratt and Whitney.

        The Boeing aircraft (models 737 and 787), the Airbus aircraft (models A320neo, A321neo, A321 and A350XWB), and the Embraer E-Jets E2 aircraft are primarily being purchased pursuant to the terms of purchase agreements executed by us and Boeing, Airbus, or Embraer. These agreements establish the pricing formulas (including adjustments for certain contractual escalation provisions) and various other terms with respect to the purchase of aircraft. Under certain circumstances, we have the right to alter the mix of aircraft types ultimately acquired. As of December 31, 2014, we had made non-refundable deposits on these purchase commitments (exclusive of capitalized interest and fair value adjustments) of approximately $456.8 million, $188.4 million, and $7.5 million with Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer, respectively.

        Management anticipates that a portion of the aggregate purchase price for the acquisition of aircraft will be funded by incurring additional debt. The amount of the indebtedness to be incurred will depend upon the final purchase price of the aircraft, which can vary due to a number of factors, including inflation.

        Movements in Prepayments on flight equipment (including related capitalized interest) during the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 were as follows:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Prepayments on flight equipment and capitalized interest at beginning of period	$	—
AerCap Transaction		3,176,322
Prepayments made during the period		188,398
Interest capitalized during the period		69,268
Prepayments and capitalized interest applied against the purchase of flight equipment		(267,607	)
Prepayments on flight equipment and capitalized interest at end of period	$	3,166,381

Asset Value Guarantees

Successor

        ILFC had previously contracted to provide guarantees on a portion of the residual value of aircraft owned by third parties for a fee. These guarantees expire at various dates through 2023 and generally obligate us to pay the shortfall between the fair market value and the guaranteed value of the aircraft and, in certain cases, provide us with an option to purchase the aircraft for the guaranteed value. As of December 31, 2014, 13 guarantees were outstanding, of which three were exercised. In October 2014, we entered into agreements to sell two of those aircraft in 2015. Subsequent to December 31, 2014, two of the remaining outstanding asset value guarantees with an aggregate maximum exposure of $18.1 million were terminated by the guaranteed party. The terminations had no impact on our consolidated results or cash flows.

        Management regularly reviews the underlying values of the aircraft collateral to determine our exposure under asset value guarantees. We did not record any provisions for losses on asset value guarantees during period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

        At December 31, 2014, the carrying value of the asset value guarantee liability was $133.5 million and was included in Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities on the Successor Consolidated Balance Sheet. The maximum aggregate potential commitment that we were obligated to pay under these guarantees, including those exercised, and without any offset for the projected value of the aircraft or other contractual features that may limit our exposure, was approximately $316.6 million.

Predecessor

        We have previously contracted to provide guarantees on a portion of the residual value of certain aircraft to financial institutions and other third parties for a fee, some of which are still outstanding. As of December 31, 2013, we provided ten such guarantees that had not yet been exercised. These guarantees expire at various dates through 2023 and generally obligate us to pay the shortfall between the fair market value and the guaranteed value of the aircraft and provide us with an option to purchase the aircraft for the guaranteed value. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we purchased five used aircraft under guarantees previously exercised, three of which we subsequently sold. We may purchase one additional aircraft during 2015 under a separate previously exercised guarantee. At December 31, 2013, the total reserves related to these asset value guarantees we have contracted to provide aggregated $125.5 million and the maximum aggregate potential commitment that we were obligated to pay under these guarantees, without any offset for the projected value of the aircraft or other features that may limit our exposure, was approximately $330.6 million.

        We did not record any provisions for losses on asset value guarantees for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014. We recorded provisions for losses on asset value guarantees of $100.5 million related to six asset value guarantees during 2013 and $31.3 million related to three asset value guarantees during 2012.

        The Predecessor carrying balance of asset value guarantees, which consisted of unamortized deferred premiums and reserves, was $128.7 million at December 31, 2013 and was included in Accrued interest and other payables on the Predecessor Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Leases

        We have operating leases for office space extending through 2026. Rent expense was $11.1 million for the Successor period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014. The leases provide for step rentals over the term and those rentals are considered in determining the amount of rent expense to be recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Tenant improvement allowances received from lessors are capitalized and amortized in Selling, general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as a reduction of rent expense. Commitments for minimum rentals under the non-cancelable leases at December 31, 2014, are as follows:

Year Ended	Successor (Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	13,855
2016		7,308
2017		7,355
2018		6,870
2019		5,356
Thereafter		27,827
Total(a)	$	68,571

(a) Minimum rentals have not been reduced by future minimum sublease rentals of $0.7 million under non-cancelable subleases.

Predecessor

        Rent expense was $6.7 million, $15.5 million, and $15.9 million for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

Successor

        In the ordinary course of our business, we are a party to various legal actions, which we believe are incidental to the operations of our business. The Company regularly reviews the possible outcome of such legal actions, and accrues for such legal actions at the time a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be estimated. In addition, the Company also reviews the applicable indemnities and insurance coverage. Based on information currently available, we believe the potential outcome of these cases, and our estimate of the reasonably possible losses exceeding amounts already recognized on an aggregated basis is immaterial to our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

        Yemen Airways-Yemenia:    ILFC is named in a lawsuit in connection with the 2009 crash of an Airbus A310-300 aircraft owned by ILFC and on lease to Yemen Airways-Yemenia, a Yemeni carrier ("Hassanati Action"). The Hassanati plaintiffs are families of deceased occupants of the flight and seek unspecified damages for wrongful death, costs, and fees. The Hassanati Action commenced in January 2011 and is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. On February 18, 2014, the district court granted summary judgment in ILFC's favor and dismissed all of the Hassanati plaintiffs' remaining claims. The Hassanati plaintiffs have appealed the judgment. On August 29, 2014, a new group of plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against ILFC in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (the "Abdallah Action"). The Abdallah Action claims unspecified damages from ILFC on the same theory as does the Hassanati Action. We believe that ILFC has substantial defenses on the merits and is adequately covered by available liability insurance in respect of both the Hassanati Action and the Abdallah Action.

        Air Lease:    On April 24, 2012, ILFC and AIG filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against ILFC's former CEO, Steven Udvar Hazy, Mr. Hazy's current company, Air Lease Corporation (ALC), and a number of ALC's officers and employees who were formerly employed by ILFC. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Hazy and the former officers and employees, while employed at ILFC, diverted corporate opportunities from ILFC, misappropriated ILFC's trade secrets and other proprietary information, and committed other breaches of their fiduciary duties, all at the behest of ALC.

        The complaint seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for breaches of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and various other violations of state law.

        On August 15, 2013 ALC filed a cross-complaint against ILFC and AIG. Relevant to ILFC, ALC's cross-complaint alleges that ILFC entered into, and later breached, an agreement to sell aircraft to ALC. Based on these allegations, the cross-complaint asserts a claim against ILFC for breach of contract. The cross-complaint seeks significant compensatory and punitive damages. We believe we have substantial defenses on the merits and will vigorously defend ourselves against ALC's claims.

        On April 23, 2014, ILFC filed an amended complaint adding as a defendant Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. The complaint adds claims against Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. for aiding and abetting the individual defendants' breaches of their fiduciary duties and duty of loyalty to ILFC and for unfair competition.

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Debt (Details 6) (Secured debt financing, USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 19, 2012
Debt
Number of aircraft designated as collateral	464
2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Amount outstanding under the facility	1,040,000,000	1,040,000,000
2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Amount outstanding under the facility			1,500,000,000
2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan
Debt
Term of debt instrument		10 years
2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan | Predecessor
Debt
Term of debt instrument			10 years
1999 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Amount outstanding under the facility			0
1999 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan | Predecessor
Debt
Term of debt instrument			10 years
Ex-Im Financings | Subsidiary
Debt
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)	1.492%	1.492%
Ex-Im Financings | Subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount				$ 287,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			1.492%
Number of aircraft designated as collateral			2

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Equity (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Total	$ (1,808,032)
Predecessor
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Other expenses		(3,298)	(111,637)	(51,814)
Total		(1,406,723)	(5,213,869)	(4,133,149)
Reclassifications from AOCI | Predecessor
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Total		(428)	(1,183)	(1,212)
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges | Reclassifications from AOCI | Predecessor
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Other expenses		(428)	(1,183)	(1,212)
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges | De-designated hedges | Reclassifications from AOCI | Predecessor
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Other expenses		(416)	(1,130)	(1,130)
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges | Interest rate swap agreements | Reclassifications from AOCI | Predecessor
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Other expenses		$ (12)	$ (53)	$ (82)

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Accrued Maintenance Liability

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accrued Maintenance Liability.

Accrued Maintenance Liability

12. Accrued Maintenance Liability

        Movements in Accrued maintenance liability during the year ended December 31, 2014 were as follows:

	Successor(a)
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Accrued maintenance liability at beginning of period	$	—
AerCap Transaction		2,575,118
Maintenance payments received		447,320
Maintenance payments reimbursed		(261,914	)
Release to income		(69,839	)
Lessor contribution and top ups		1,139
Interest accretion		52,686
Accrued maintenance liability at end of period	$	2,744,510

(a) For the Predecessor, Accrued maintenance liability is presented within Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits as deferred overhaul rentals and other customer deposits on the December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 14—Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits.  

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Basis of Preparation (Details) (AIG, AerCap and AerCap Ireland Limited, Sale of ILFC common stock by AIG, Predecessor)	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 16, 2013
AIG | AerCap and AerCap Ireland Limited | Sale of ILFC common stock by AIG | Predecessor
Transaction
Percentage of common stock to be sold by AIG	100.00%

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Debt (Details 16) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	May 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Mar. 30, 2011 aircraft subsidiary	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 16, 2013	Mar. 20, 2013	Jun. 30, 2009	Mar. 31, 2012 aircraft subsidiary	Nov. 30, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013
Debt
Debt outstanding		$ 23,276,335,000	$ 23,276,335,000
Non-restricted subsidiary | Subordinated financing, related party, May 2009 | Predecessor
Debt
Subordinated financing provided to an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary	39,000,000
AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity										550,000,000
Secured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding		7,600,000,000	7,600,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral		464
Secured debt financing | Predecessor
Debt
Debt outstanding					8,207,849,000
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity		1,500,000,000	1,500,000,000
Debt outstanding		1,100,000,000	1,100,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral			54
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement				1
Maximum borrowing capacity				1,300,000,000	1,500,000,000
Debt outstanding					1,300,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral				54
Appraised value				2,400,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)				65.00%
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis			LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		2.75%	2.75%
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis				LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)				2.75%
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis			base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)			1.75%
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis				base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)				1.75%
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility
Debt
Debt outstanding		302,142,000	302,142,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity										550,000,000
Credit facility, amount outstanding		302,100,000	302,100,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine | Predecessor
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity					430,000,000
Additional increase in borrowing capacity on the line of credit available at the entity's option					70,000,000
Credit facility, amount outstanding					380,500,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | AeroTurbine
Debt
Variable rate basis			LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)			2.50%
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | AeroTurbine | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis					LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)					3.00%
Secured debt financing | 2009 Aircraft Financings, Borrowings from third parties | Predecessor
Debt
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs						1,700,000
Secured debt financing | 2009 Aircraft Financings, Borrowings from third parties | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Additional borrowing	106,000,000
Secured debt financing | Aircraft financings June 2009 | Predecessor
Debt
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs							800,000
Secured debt financing | Aircraft financings June 2009 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Issuance of debt								55,400,000
Aircraft owned by subsidiary								1
Remaining principal payable at maturity								27,500,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)								6.58%
Secured debt financing | Aircraft financings June 2009 | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan | Predecessor
Debt
Amortization period								5 years
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan
Debt
Debt outstanding		155,168,000	155,168,000
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Debt outstanding		155,200,000	155,200,000
Average interest rate (as a percent)		4.73%	4.73%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Prior to March 30, 2015
Debt
Prepayment penalty percentage			1.00%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement									1
Maximum borrowing capacity									203,000,000		203,000,000
Debt outstanding					173,500,000
Number of aircraft financed									7
Average interest rate (as a percent)					4.73%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor | Prior to March 30, 2015
Debt
Prepayment penalty percentage					1.00%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan | Predecessor
Debt
Amortization period									6 years

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (Predecessor, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Predecessor
Net changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, taxes	$ (1,118)	$ (4,394)	$ (3,588)
Change in unrealized fair value adjustments of available-for-sale securities, taxes	$ (313)	$ (138)	$ (172)

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 586,349
Restricted cash	421,170
Flight equipment held for operating leases, accumulated depreciation	886,360
Predecessor
Cash and cash equivalents		1,351,405
Restricted cash		464,824
Flight equipment held for operating leases, accumulated depreciation		14,121,522
Deferred debt issue costs, accumulated amortization (in dollars)		309,499
Liquidation value (in dollars per share)		$ 100,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0
Common stock, authorized shares		100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued		45,267,723
Common stock, shares outstanding		45,267,723
Series A | Predecessor
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares issued		500
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares outstanding		500
Series B | Predecessor
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares issued		500
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares outstanding		500
Secured debt financing | Predecessor
Deferred debt discount		5,058
Unsecured debt financing | Predecessor
Deferred debt discount		31,456
Interest-bearing accounts
Restricted cash	407,819
Interest-bearing accounts | Predecessor
Restricted cash		451,179
Interest-bearing accounts
Cash and cash equivalents	379,014
Interest-bearing accounts | Predecessor
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 1,265,074

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Flight Equipment Held for Operating Leases, net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Flight Equipment Held for Operating Leases, net

Flight Equipment Held for Operating Leases, net

5. Flight Equipment Held for Operating Leases, net

        Movements in flight equipment held for operating leases during the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 were as follows:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Net book value at beginning of period	$	—
AerCap Transaction		24,038,423
Additions		1,316,474
Depreciation		(907,484	)
Impairment		(7,153	)
Disposals/Transfers to Held for sale		(689,847	)
Transfers to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases/Inventory		(145,487	)
Net book value at end of period	$	23,604,926
Accumulated depreciation at December 31, 2014	$	886,360

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Debt (Details 11) (Unsecured debt financing, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Oct. 09, 2012	May 14, 2014	Mar. 11, 2014	Jan. 28, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Predecessor | 2012 Credit Facility
Credit facilities
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,300,000,000		$ 2,300,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000
Term of debt instrument	3 years
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Credit Facility effective May 14, 2014
Credit facilities
Maximum borrowing capacity		2,750,000,000			2,955,000,000	2,925,000,000
Term of debt instrument		4 years
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Credit Facility effective May 14, 2014 | Accordian feature
Credit facilities
Maximum borrowing capacity		4,000,000,000
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | AIG | Financing transactions | AIG Revolving Credit Facility
Credit facilities
Maximum borrowing capacity		1,000,000,000
Term of debt instrument		5 years
Credit facility, amount outstanding							$ 0

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Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	May 14, 2014	Sep. 29, 2014
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	$ 23,276,335,000
Fair value adjustments	1,300,000,000
Debt financing, net	24,568,509,000
Senior Debt Obligations
Debt
Debt financing, net	23,568,747,000
Secured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	7,600,000,000
Fair value adjustments	292,543,000
Debt financing, net	7,938,858,000
Secured debt financing | Export credit facilities, ECA and Ex-Im
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	1,283,742,000
Secured debt financing | Senior secured notes issued August 2010
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	2,550,000,000
Secured debt financing | Institutional term loans
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	3,355,263,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	302,142,000
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	155,168,000
Unsecured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	14,600,000,000
Fair value adjustments	999,869,000
Debt financing, net	15,629,889,000
Unsecured debt financing | ILFC Legacy Notes - bonds and medium-term notes
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	11,230,020,000
Unsecured debt financing | AerCapTrust & AerCap Ireland Capital Limited Notes
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	3,400,000,000
Subordinated debt
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	1,000,000,000
Fair value adjustments	(238,000)
Debt financing, net	999,762,000
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Unsecured debt financing | Joint debt issuance | Acquisition Notes
Unsecured debt
Face amount of debt		2,600,000,000
AerCap Ireland Capital Limited | Unsecured debt financing | Joint debt issuance | 5% senior notes due October 2021
Unsecured debt
Face amount of debt			$ 800,000,000

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Accrued Expenses, Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Expenses, Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	$ 254,360
Accrued interest	272,406
Deferred revenue	317,818
Asset value guarantees	133,500
Derivative liabilities	1,281
Total	$ 979,365

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Equity (Details 3) (Predecessor, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Rollforward of Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ (4,184)	$ (12,491)	$ (19,637)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	3,626	11,656	9,694
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	428	1,183	1,212
Income tax effect	(1,431)	(4,532)	(3,760)
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	2,623	8,307	7,146
Balance at the end of the period	(1,561)	(4,184)	(12,491)
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
Rollforward of Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at the beginning of the period	(4,877)	(12,931)	(19,763)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	2,740	11,265	9,208
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	428	1,183	1,212
Income tax effect	(1,118)	(4,394)	(3,588)
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	2,050	8,054	6,832
Balance at the end of the period	(2,827)	(4,877)	(12,931)
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Rollforward of Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at the beginning of the period	693	440	126
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	886	391	486
Income tax effect	(313)	(138)	(172)
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	573	253	314
Balance at the end of the period	$ 1,266	$ 693	$ 440

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Personnel expenses	$ 88,669
Travel expenses	7,765
Professional services	9,266
Office expenses	15,947
Other expenses	62,288
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 183,935	[1]

[1] Includes allocated corporate costs of $52,712 from AerCap. See Note 9-Related Party Transactions.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 5) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Restricted cash	$ 421,170,000
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	(1,281,000)
Predecessor
Assets
Restricted cash		464,824,000
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities		(8,348,000)
Book Value
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	1,007,519,000
Notes receivable	51,558,000
Total	1,059,077,000
Liabilities
Debt financings	(24,568,509,000)
Derivative liabilities	(1,281,000)
Guarantees	(133,500,000)
Total	(24,703,290,000)
Book Value | Predecessor
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash		1,816,229,000
Notes receivable		18,146,000
Total		1,834,375,000
Liabilities
Debt financings		(21,440,857,000)
Derivative liabilities		(8,348,000)
Guarantees		(128,750,000)
Total		(21,577,955,000)
Fair Value
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	1,007,519,000
Notes receivable	51,558,000
Total	1,059,077,000
Liabilities
Debt financings	(24,443,579,000)
Derivative liabilities	(1,281,000)
Guarantees	(131,814,000)
Total	(24,576,674,000)
Fair Value | Predecessor
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash		1,816,229,000
Notes receivable		19,686,000
Total		1,835,915,000
Liabilities
Debt financings		(22,963,578,000)
Derivative liabilities		(8,348,000)
Guarantees		(119,645,000)
Total		(23,091,571,000)
Fair Value | Level 1
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	1,007,519,000
Total	1,007,519,000
Restricted cash	421,200,000
Fair Value | Level 1 | Predecessor
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash		188,263,000
Total		188,263,000
Fair Value | Level 2
Assets
Notes receivable	51,558,000
Total	51,558,000
Liabilities
Debt financings	(24,443,579,000)
Derivative liabilities	(1,281,000)
Total	(24,444,860,000)
Fair Value | Level 2 | Predecessor
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash		1,627,966,000
Notes receivable		19,686,000
Total		1,647,652,000
Restricted cash		464,800,000
Liabilities
Debt financings		(22,963,578,000)
Derivative liabilities		(8,348,000)
Total		(22,971,926,000)
Derivative liabilities, CVA and MVA adjustments		10,000
Fair Value | Level 3
Liabilities
Guarantees	(131,814,000)
Total	(131,814,000)
Fair Value | Level 3 | Predecessor
Liabilities
Guarantees		(119,645,000)
Total		$ (119,645,000)

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Income Taxes (Details 6) (USD $)	11 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 31, 2012	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of the computed expected total provision for income taxes to the amount recorded
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 127,516,000
Predecessor
Reconciliation of the computed expected total provision for income taxes to the amount recorded
Computed expected provision			77,433,000	(278,769,000)	129,882,000
State income tax, net of Federal			743,000	(4,780,000)	(4,514,000)
IRS audit adjustments and interest			1,044,000	(485,000)	(2,802,000)
Tax basis adjustment				914,000	(162,639,000)
Other			(1,892,000)	3,719,000	842,000
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			77,328,000	(279,401,000)	(39,231,000)
Favorable decision, income tax benefit and corresponding adjustment to tax basis of certain flight equipment		601,000,000
Reserve for uncertain tax positions		438,500,000	27,376,000	88,326,000	480,927,000
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period			809,009,000	725,746,000	256,586,000
Additions based on tax positions related to current period		438,500,000	27,376,000	88,326,000	480,927,000
Additions for tax positions of prior years			6,138,000	355,000	5,652,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years			(1,737,000)	(5,418,000)	(17,419,000)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period			840,786,000	809,009,000	725,746,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, additional disclosure
Interest, net of the federal benefit			800,000	8,500,000	2,700,000
Accrued interest, net of the federal benefit				20,200,000
Unrecognized tax benefit that, if recognized, would favorably affect the tax rate				$ 809,000,000	$ 725,700,000
Predecessor | U.S. federal (IRS)
Income taxes
Statutory tax rate (as a percent)			35.00%	35.00%	35.00%

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Document and Entity Information	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2015
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000714311
Document Type	8-K/A
Document Period End Date	Apr. 01, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31

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Non-controlling Interest (Details) (Non-controlling Interest, ILFC, Market Auction Preferred Stock, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 14, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	May 14, 2014
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Liquidation value (in dollars per share)	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
Series A
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares issued	500	500	500	500
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	500	500	500	500
Period for reset of dividend rate, other than the initial rate, for each dividend period	49 days	49 days
Dividend rate (as a percent)	0.333%
Series B
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares issued	500	500	500	500
Market Auction Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	500	500	500	500
Period for reset of dividend rate, other than the initial rate, for each dividend period	49 days	49 days
Dividend rate (as a percent)	0.333%

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Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium (Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium

Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium

Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium

6. Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium

        Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium consisted of the following at December 31, 2014:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Maintenance rights intangible	$	3,809,456
Lease premium		92,281
	$	3,901,737

        Movements in the Maintenance rights intangible during the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 were as follows:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Maintenance rights intangible, net at beginning of period	$	—
AerCap Transaction		3,975,286
EOL contract cash receipt		(27,571	)
EOL and MR contract maintenance rights expense		(103,236	)
Transfer to lease incentives		(32,220	)
Other		(2,803	)
Maintenance rights intangible, net at end of period	$	3,809,456

        The following table presents details of Lease premium and related accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014:

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Lease premium		5.6	$	106,743	$	(14,462	)	$	92,281

        Lease premiums that are fully amortized are removed from the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization columns in the table above.

        Amortization expense for Lease premium for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 was $14.5 million.

        The estimated amortization expense for Lease premium for the next five years is as follows:

	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	21,788
2016		19,600
2017		13,633
2018		11,220
2019		10,466

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Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium
Components of maintenance rights intangible and lease premiums
Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium, net	$ 3,901,737
Maintenance rights intangible
Components of maintenance rights intangible and lease premiums
Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium, net	3,809,456
Lease premium
Components of maintenance rights intangible and lease premiums
Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium, net	$ 92,281

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Other Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Lease receivables and other assets
AeroTurbine Inventory		$ 253,646
Lease incentive costs, net of amortization		32,220
Predecessor
Lease receivables and other assets
AeroTurbine Inventory	257,676
Lease receivables	229,354
Straight-line rents and other assets	199,591
Lease incentive costs, net of amortization	183,220
Goodwill and other intangible assets	46,076
Notes and trade receivables, net of allowance	18,146
Total lease receivables and other assets	$ 934,063
Interest rate on notes receivable, minimum (as a percent)	2.00%
Interest rate on notes receivable, maximum (as a percent)	10.50%

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended		4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME
Lease revenue	$ 2,513,179
Net gain on sale of assets	19,340
Other income	90,843	[1]
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME	2,623,362
EXPENSES
Depreciation and amortization	932,782	[2]
Asset impairment	7,153	[3]
Interest expense	502,052
Leasing expenses	135,148
Transaction and integration related expenses	46,962
Selling, general and administrative expenses	183,935	[4]
TOTAL EXPENSES	1,808,032
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	815,330
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	127,516
NET INCOME (LOSS)	687,814
Net (income) attributable to non-controlling interest
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS	687,814
Predecessor
REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME
Lease revenue			1,526,885	[5]	4,166,033	[5]	4,345,602	[5]
Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales			56,921		128,120		35,388
Other income			44,153		123,232		123,250
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME			1,627,959		4,417,385		4,504,240
EXPENSES
Depreciation and amortization			666,134	[2]	1,850,303	[2]	1,918,728	[2]
Asset impairment			49,247	[3],[6]	1,401,400	[3],[6]	192,362	[3],[6]
Interest expense			496,535	[7]	1,426,900	[7]	1,555,567	[7]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt					17,695		22,934
Leasing expenses			37,619	[8]	71,594	[8]	134,825	[8]
Other expenses			3,298		111,637		51,814
Selling, general and administrative expenses			153,890		334,340		256,919
TOTAL EXPENSES			1,406,723		5,213,869		4,133,149
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES			221,236		(796,484)		371,091
Provision (benefit) for income taxes			77,328		(279,401)		(39,231)
NET INCOME (LOSS)			$ 143,908		$ (517,083)		$ 410,322

[1] Includes interest income of $33,262 and commission revenue of $1,445 from AerCap. See Note 9-Related Party Transactions.

[2] Amounts were presented as Depreciation of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.

[3] Amounts were presented as Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments in the Predecessor financial statements.

[4] Includes allocated corporate costs of $52,712 from AerCap. See Note 9-Related Party Transactions.

[5] Amounts were presented as Rental of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.

[6] Amounts were presented separately as Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use of $0 for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and $1,162,843 and $102,662 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed of $49,247 for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and $238,557 and $89,700 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in the Predecessor financial statements.

[7] Amounts were presented as Interest in the Predecessor financial statements.

[8] Amounts were presented as Aircraft costs in the Predecessor financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Predecessor
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities reclassified to Deferred income taxes as a result of adoption of new accounting guidance	$ 127,418,000
Interest capitalized	10,872,000	24,052,000	16,146,000
Tax liability paid to AIG	100,000	400,000	1,700,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Flight equipment held for sale		350,290,000	50,848,000
Prepayments on flight equipment applied to Acquisition of flight equipment	93,662,000	176,084,000	71,229,000
Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits applied to Acquisition of flight equipment	8,385,000
Acquisition of flight equipment, application of Deposits on flight equipment purchases, offset by Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits	85,277,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases	56,168,000	149,935,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases, amount charged to expense		7,953,000
Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and customer deposits reclassified to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases	1,080,000
Flight equipment under operating leases and security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases	42,357,000
Flight equipment under operating leases reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases		157,888,000
Flight equipment and security deposits, deferred overhaul rental, other customer deposits reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases, amount charged to expense	12,731,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Retained earnings to record a dividend of aircraft to AIG			37,245,000
Security deposits, deferred overhaul revenue, other customer deposits and lease receivables recorded in income			48,522,000
Security deposits recorded in income			20,060,000
Deferred overhaul revenue recorded in income			5,915,000
Other customer deposits recorded in income			34,076,000
Lease receivables recorded in income			11,529,000
Paid-in capital reclassified to Lease receivable and other assets to reflect a contribution of a corporate aircraft from AIG			25,901,000
Flight equipment classified as Net investment in finance and sales-type leases reclassified to Flight equipment	7,195,000		20,819,000
Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits were applied to Gain on sale of flight equipment	52,390,000
Flight equipment reclassified	52,574,000	66,449,000	177,230,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Lease receivables and other assets		53,511,000	176,719,000
Flight equipment reclassified, amount charged to income/expense		12,938,000	511,000
Accrued interest and other payables applied to Acquisition of flight equipment to reflect the fair value of aircraft purchased under asset value guarantee		12,971,000
Rentals received in advance reclassified from Security deposits, overhaul rental and other customer deposits to Accrued interest and other payables			278,076,000
Straight-line lease adjustments reclassified from Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits to Lease receivable and other assets			175,761,000
Flight equipment reclassified to Net investment in finance and sale-type leases			68,636,000
Prepayments on flight equipment applied to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases			4,792,000
Lease receivables and other assets reclassified to Net investment in finance and sales-type leases			(4,733,000)
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases to which flight equipment, prepayments on flight equipment lease receivables and other assets reclassified			69,266,000
Amount recorded in income, reclassification of flight equipment, prepayments on flight equipment and lease receivables and other assets to net investment in finance and sales-type leases			571,000
Notes receivable received as partial payment for flight equipment sold			15,117,000
Flight equipment sold, net book value			$ 166,736,000

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended		4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 687,814
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	932,782	[1]
Deferred income taxes	111,246
Amortization of fair value adjustment on debt	(330,924)
Amortization of lease premium intangible	14,461
Accretion of fair value adjustment on deposits and maintenance liabilities	71,806
Maintenance rights expense	128,901
Amortization of debt issuance costs (c)	5,088	[2]
Asset impairment	7,153	[3]
Net gain on sale of assets	(19,340)
Other	(94,075)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables	118,205
Other assets	26,632
Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities	54,979
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,714,728
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of flight equipment (f)	(1,078,150)	[4]
Prepayments on flight equipment (g)	(231,304)	[5]
Proceeds from sale or disposal of assets (h)	82,961	[6]
Acquisition of ILFC, net of cash acquired	(195,311)
Advance on notes receivable related party	(639,420)
Movement in restricted cash (i)	332,950	[7]
Collections of finance and sales-type leases	55,078
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,673,196)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of debt (j)	3,241,170	[8]
Repayment of debt (k)	2,840,409	[9]
Debt issuance costs paid	(55,219)	[10]
Security deposits received (l)	93,639	[11]
Security deposits returned (m)	(77,978)	[12]
Maintenance payments received (n)	447,320	[13]
Maintenance payments returned (o)	(261,914)	[14]
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	546,609
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	588,141
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,792)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	586,349
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, excluding interest capitalized of $41,993 for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending September 30, 2014, $10,872 for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and $11,006 (2013)	873,215
Income taxes, net	32,981
Predecessor
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)			143,908		(517,083)		410,322
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			666,134	[1]	1,850,303	[1]	1,918,728	[1]
Deferred income taxes			224,817	[15]	(293,665)		(62,971)
Amortization of debt issuance costs (c)			27,011	[2]	60,148	[2]	73,935	[2]
Amortization of debt discount			3,963		8,031		14,191
Amortization of prepaid lease costs			17,882		78,082		61,518
Asset impairment			49,247	[16],[3]	1,401,400	[16],[3]	192,362	[16],[3]
Forfeitures of customer deposits			(4,094)		(32,719)		(42,607)
(Recoveries of) Provision for credit losses on notes receivable and net investment in finance and sales-type leases							(9,728)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt					17,695		22,934
Other			(62,426)	[17]	(103,180)	[17]	(16,044)	[17]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Lease receivables and other assets			65,269		(141,074)		142,552
Accrued interest and other payables			7,728		92,575		100,343
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities			(148,801)	[18]	15,653		17,791
Net cash provided by operating activities			990,638		2,436,166		2,823,326
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of flight equipment (f)			(495,456)	[4]	(1,962,572)	[4]	(1,772,817)	[4]
Prepayments on flight equipment (g)			(176,339)	[5]	(306,998)	[5]	(233,677)	[5]
Proceeds from sale or disposal of assets (h)			124,974	[6]	744,372	[6]	521,231	[6]
Advance on notes receivable			(53,468)
Movement in restricted cash (i)			(287,363)	[7]	230,564	[7]	(280,581)	[7]
Collections of notes receivable			1,338		6,830		11,066
Collections of finance and sales-type leases			19,838		59,303		41,879
Other					(569)		(230)
Net cash used in investing activities			(866,476)		(1,229,070)		(1,713,129)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of debt (j)			1,502,730	[8]	1,952,244	[8]	3,759,188	[8]
Repayment of debt (k)			270,858	[9]	4,870,051	[9]	3,824,636	[9]
Debt issuance costs paid			(16,650)	[10]	(58,851)	[10]	(73,120)	[10]
Security deposits received (l)			69,362	[11]	108,622	[11]	130,109	[11]
Security deposits returned (m)			(46,010)	[12]	(95,867)	[12]	(108,191)	[12]
Transfers of security and rental deposits on sales of aircraft					(67,968)		(4,428)
Maintenance payments received (n)			196,957	[13]	595,489	[13]	574,979	[13]
Maintenance payments returned (o)			(136,975)	[14]	(448,340)	[14]	(494,779)	[14]
Net change in other deposits			24,587				(16,121)
Dividends paid to AIG			(591,744)
Payment of preferred dividends			(90)		(336)		(420)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			731,309		(2,885,058)		(57,419)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			855,471		(1,677,962)		1,052,778
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(255)		1,780		(200)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			1,351,405		3,027,587		1,975,009
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			2,206,621		1,351,405		3,027,587
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, excluding interest capitalized of $41,993 for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending September 30, 2014, $10,872 for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and $11,006 (2013)			433,718		1,395,526		1,437,366
Income taxes, net			$ 1,294	[19]	$ 2,832	[19]	$ 5,563	[19]

[1] Amounts were presented as Depreciation of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.

[2] Amounts were presented as Amortization of deferred debt issue costs in the Predecessor financial statements.

[3] Amounts were presented as Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments in the Predecessor financial statements.

[4] Amounts were presented as Acquisition of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.

[5] Amounts were presented as Payments for deposits and progress payments in the Predecessor financial statements.

[6] Amounts were presented as Proceeds from disposal of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.

[7] Amounts were presented as Restricted cash in the Predecessor financial statements.

[8] Amounts were presented as Proceeds from debt financing in the Predecessor financial statements.

[9] Amounts were presented as Payments in reduction of debt financing in the Predecessor financial statements.

[10] Amounts were presented as Debt issue costs in the Predecessor financial statements.

[11] Amounts were presented as Security and rental deposits received in the Predecessor financial statements.

[12] Amounts were presented as Security and rental deposits returned in the Predecessor financial statements.

[13] Amounts were presented as Overhaul rentals collected in the Predecessor financial statements.

[14] Amounts were presented as Overhaul rentals reimbursed in the Predecessor financial statements.

[15] Current income taxes and other tax liabilities of $127,418 were reclassified to Deferred income taxes on our Predecessor Consolidated Balance Sheet for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, as a result of our adoption of new accounting guidance on January 1, 2014. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

[16] Amounts were presented separately as Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use of $0 for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and $1,162,843 and $102,662 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed of $49,247 for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and $238,557 and $89,700 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in the Predecessor financial statements.

[17] Includes foreign exchange adjustments of foreign currency denominated cash, gain on aircraft sales, provision for losses on aircraft asset value guarantees, amortization of fees received on asset value guarantees, and other non-cash items.

[18] Amounts were presented as Depreciation of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.Current income taxes and other tax liabilities of $127,418 were reclassified to Deferred income taxes on our Predecessor Consolidated Balance Sheet for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, as a result of our adoption of new accounting guidance on January 1, 2014. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.Amounts were presented as Amortization of deferred debt issue costs in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments in the Predecessor financial statements.Includes foreign exchange adjustments of foreign currency denominated cash, gain on aircraft sales, provision for losses on aircraft asset value guarantees, amortization of fees received on asset value guarantees, and other non-cash items.Amounts were presented as Acquisition of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Payments for deposits and progress payments in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Proceeds from disposal of flight equipment in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Restricted cash in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Proceeds from debt financing in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Payments in reduction of debt financing in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Debt issue costs in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Security and rental deposits received in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Security and rental deposits returned in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Overhaul rentals collected in the Predecessor financial statements.Amounts were presented as Overhaul rentals reimbursed in the Predecessor financial statements.

[19] Includes approximately $0.1 million, $0.4 million, and $1.7 million paid to AIG for ILFC tax liability for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013, and the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (Flight Equipment, Predecessor, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014
Inputs to Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Estimated economic useful life	25 years
Non-recurring basis | Level 3
Inputs to Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Fair Value	67,800
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Minimum | Income Approach
Inputs to Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Discount Rate (as a percent)	12.00%
Remaining Holding Period	0 years
Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	0.00%
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Maximum | Income Approach
Inputs to Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Discount Rate (as a percent)	16.50%
Remaining Holding Period	8 years
Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	100.00%
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Weighted Average | Income Approach
Inputs to Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3
Discount Rate (as a percent)	13.20%
Remaining Holding Period	4 years
Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	55.00%

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Accrued Expenses, Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accrued Expenses, Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

Accrued Expenses, Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

11. Accrued Expenses, Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

        Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities for the Successor were comprised of the following:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	$	254,360
Accrued interest		272,406
Deferred revenuer(a)		317,818
Asset value guarantees		133,500
Derivative liabilities(b)(c)		1,281
	$	979,365

(a)	Deferred revenue for the Predecessor was presented within Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on the December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 14—Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits.
(b)	Derivative liabilities for the Predecessor were presented separately on the December 31, 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(c)	See Note 9—Related Party Transactions.

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Other Intangibles (Other intangibles)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other intangibles

Other intangibles

Other Intangibles

7. Other Intangibles

        Other intangibles consisted of the following at December 31, 2014:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Goodwill	$	58,094
Customer relationships		346,647
Contractual vendor intangible assets		47,580
Tradename and other intangible assets		71,388
	$	523,709

        The following table presents details of customer relationships and tradename and other intangible assets and related accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014:

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years)		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Customer relationships		16.4	$	360,000	$	(13,353	)	$	346,647
Tradename and other intangible assets		9.9		79,365		(7,977	)		71,388
			$	439,365	$	(21,330	)	$	418,035

        Amortization expense for customer relationships and tradename and other intangible assets for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 was $21.3 million.

        The estimated amortization expense for customer relationships and other intangible assets for the next five years are as follows:

	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	33,854
2016		33,865
2017		33,865
2018		27,559
2019		23,865

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Other Intangibles (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Components of other intangibles, excluding goodwill
Amortization expense	$ 14,461
Customer relationships and other intangible assets
Components of other intangibles, excluding goodwill
Gross Carrying Amount	439,365
Accumulated Amortization	(21,330)
Net	418,035
Estimated amortization expense for the next five years
2015	33,854
2016	33,865
2017	33,865
2018	27,559
2019	23,865
Customer relationships
Components of other intangibles, excluding goodwill
Gross Carrying Amount	360,000
Accumulated Amortization	(13,353)
Net	346,647
Customer relationships | Weighted Average
Components of other intangibles, excluding goodwill
Amortization period	16 years 4 months 24 days
Tradename And Other Intangible Assets
Components of other intangibles, excluding goodwill
Gross Carrying Amount	79,365
Accumulated Amortization	(7,977)
Net	$ 71,388
Tradename And Other Intangible Assets | Weighted Average
Components of other intangibles, excluding goodwill
Amortization period	9 years 10 months 24 days

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AerCap Transaction

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

AerCap Transaction

AerCap Transaction

3. AerCap Transaction

        On May 14, 2014, AerCap and AerCap Ireland Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AerCap, completed the purchase of 100 percent of ILFC's common stock from AIG. The total consideration paid to AIG on the Closing Date consisted of $2.4 billion in cash and 97,560,976 newly-issued AerCap common shares. Prior to the consummation of the AerCap Transaction, ILFC paid a special distribution to AIG in the amount of $600.0 million.

        The total consideration paid to AIG, excluding the special distribution of $600.0 million paid by ILFC to AIG on May 13, 2014, had a value of approximately $7.0 billion based on AerCap's closing price per share of $46.59 on May 14, 2014. On the Closing Date, immediately after completing the AerCap Transaction, all of ILFC's assets were transferred substantially as an entirety to, and substantially all of ILFC's liabilities were assumed by, AerCap Trust.

        In connection with the AerCap Transaction, AerCap Trust and AerCap Ireland Capital Limited, issued $2.6 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes (the "Acquisition Notes"), consisting of three tranches of notes in varying tenor in a private placement, of which $2.4 billion was used to satisfy the cash consideration of the AerCap Transaction, and the remaining proceeds were used for expenses related to the AerCap Transaction and general corporate purposes. The Acquisition Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries, including ILFC. Additionally, in December 2013, AerCap Ireland Capital Limited entered into a credit agreement for a senior unsecured revolving credit facility with AIG. The revolving credit facility provides for an aggregate commitment of $1.0 billion and may be used for AerCap's general corporate purposes. AerCap Trust and ILFC are unconditional guarantors of the facility.

        On May 13, 2014 ILFC had $22.7 billion of indebtedness outstanding, primarily consisting of senior unsecured bonds, senior secured bonds, export credit facilities, secured term loans and commercial bank debt. In connection with the Reorganization described in Note 1—Basis of Preparation, under the amendments to ILFC's debt agreements, AerCap Trust assumed these obligations, and AerCap and certain of its subsidiaries guaranteed such obligations. Accordingly, AerCap Trust, by the terms of the indentures governing ILFC's secured and unsecured bonds, became the successor obligor under ILFC's indentures, including the bonds issued under ILFC's shelf registration statements filed with the SEC. ILFC also agreed to continue to be an obligor under these debt agreements, including the indentures.

        As a result of the AerCap Transaction, AIG owns approximately 46 percent of AerCap. A portion of the AIG shares remain subject to a lockup agreement providing for the staggered expiration of lockup periods beginning nine months and ending 15 months after the Closing Date. To date, no shares have been sold by AIG. AIG has entered into agreements with AerCap regarding voting restrictions, standstill provisions and certain registration rights.

        The consideration transferred to effect the AerCap Transaction consisted of the following:

	(In thousands except share and per share amounts)
Cash consideration	$	2,400,000	(a)
97,560,976 AerCap common shares issued multiplied by AerCap closing share price per share of $46.59 on May 14, 2014		4,545,366
Stock compensation		12,275
Consideration transferred	$	6,957,641

(a) Excludes the $600.0 million special distribution paid by ILFC to AIG prior to the Closing Date.

        The following is a summary of the preliminary and final allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and non-controlling interest at the Closing Date. There were several measurement period adjustments recognized subsequent to the amounts initially recognized and reported. These measurement period adjustments were primarily the result of completing the fair value calculations of Maintenance right intangible assets and Accrued maintenance liabilities at a component level. The measurement period adjustments presented below were retrospectively recognized as adjustments to our May 14, 2014 opening Balance Sheet, and the second and third quarter 2014 Statements of Operations. The opening Balance Sheet has been adjusted to reflect these changes as provided below.

        As of December 31, 2014, we had finalized all known measurement period adjustments.

(Dollars in thousands)	Amounts Initially Recognized and Reported as of the Closing Date			Measurement Period Adjustments(a)			Final Amounts Recognized as of the Closing Date
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash	$	2,958,809		$	—		$	2,958,809	(b)
Flight equipment held for operating leases, net		23,989,643			48,780			24,038,423
Prepayments on flight equipment		3,166,788			9,534			3,176,322
Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium		4,263,076			(181,047	)		4,082,029	(c)
Other intangibles		440,093			49,712			489,805
Accrued maintenance liability		(2,688,438	)		113,320			(2,575,118	)
Debt		(24,339,842	)		—			(24,339,842	)
Other assets and liabilities		(775,990	)		(77,844	)		(853,834	)
Non-controlling interest		(77,047	)		—			(77,047	)
Estimate of fair value of net assets acquired	$	6,937,092		$	(37,545	)	$	6,899,547
Consideration transferred		6,957,641			—			6,957,641
Goodwill	$	20,549		$	37,545		$	58,094

(a)	These adjustments impacted the Successor's previously reported consolidated interim financial statements. See Note 30—Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited).
(b)	Includes $0.8 billion of Restricted Cash.
(c)	Includes $4.0 billion maintenance rights intangible, and the remaining amount relates to lease premium.

        AerCap Trust reported Transaction and integration related expenses related to the AerCap Transaction of $47.0 million for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014. Those expenses are included in the Successor's Consolidated Statements of Operations and consist primarily of severance and other compensation expenses.

        The acquired business contributed Total revenues and other income of $2,623.4 million and Net income of $687.8 million to AerCap Trust for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

        The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of AerCap Trust as if the AerCap Transaction had been consummated on January 1, 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)	Pro Forma Year Ended December 31, 2014		Pro Forma Year Ended December 31, 2013
Total revenue and other income	$	4,244,704	$	4,394,515
Net income (loss)		749,498		(263,994	)

        The most significant pro forma adjustments were to reflect the (net of tax) impact of: (i) the amortization of intangible lease premium component as an adjustment to revenue; (ii) the expensing of the maintenance rights intangible, which occurs when the lease ends for EOL contracts or when the lessee provides us with an invoice for reimbursement relating to the cost of a qualifying maintenance event that relates to pre-acquisition usage for MR contracts. The related pro forma adjustment was based on the estimated annual charge in the first full year after the acquisition; (iii) the depreciation and amortization expenses related to the fair value adjustments to aircraft and other intangibles; (iv) the interest expense on the existing debt taking into account the fair value adjustment to the debt as of the Closing Date; (v) the interest expense related to the acquisition financing, as if the financing occurred as of January 1, 2013; (vi) other interest expense adjustments relating to the maintenance and security deposit liabilities as well as the prepayments on flight equipment; and (vii) non-recurring transaction and integration related expenses, as if they had been incurred as of January 1, 2013 instead of 2014.

        The above unaudited pro forma financial information is for informational purposes only and may not necessarily reflect the actual results of operations had the AerCap Transaction been consummated on January 1, 2013. The pro forma information did not adjust for gain from sales, impairment charges and loss from early extinguishment of debt. These pro forma amounts are not designed to represent the future expected financial results of either AerCap Trust or AerCap.

Application of the Acquisition Method of Accounting:

        We applied the acquisition method of accounting and measured the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interest at fair value on the Closing Date. These fair values were determined using the market and income approaches and were primarily based on inputs and assumptions that are not observable in the market, other than certain debt financing arrangements assumed in the AerCap Transaction. The fair value measurement of each major asset acquired and liability assumed is discussed separately below:

        Flight equipment:    We determined the fair value of our Flight equipment as of the Closing Date using an income approach based on the present value of the expected future cash flows.

        We measured the fair value of our Flight equipment as if unencumbered by any existing contractual lease terms and based on the estimated physical maintenance condition as of the Closing Date. The expected cash flows were estimated using current market lease rates for the remainder of the terms of the existing leases and future market lease rates for additional leases and an estimated residual value based on the aircraft type, age, and airframe and engine configuration of the aircraft. The aggregate cash flows were then discounted to present value. The discount rates were based on the type and age of aircraft (including the remaining useful life of the aircraft), and incorporated market participant assumptions regarding the likely debt and equity financing components and the required returns of those financing components. Key inputs and assumptions underlying the income approach and the projected cash flows were contracted leases, lease extensions and new lease assumptions, residual values and appropriate discount rates and are discussed further below:

(a)The contracted leases were adjusted to current market rents as appropriate, and accounted for approximately 50% of the flight equipment's fair value.

(b)For in-production, younger aircraft, residual values were assumed after the extension of the existing lease or new lease. The residual value assumption was based on inputs from third party appraisers. The residual values accounted for approximately 30% of the flight equipment's fair value.

(c)For most aircraft, an extension of the existing lease or a new lease was assumed based on our knowledge of the lessee's fleet plans and expected market lease rents. The extensions or new leases accounted for approximately 15% of the flight equipment's fair value.

(d)Out-of-production, older aircraft residual values that were at the end of their economic life, were assumed to be sold for parts at the conclusion of their respective leases. The residual value assumptions for sales of parts were based on market data and inputs from AeroTurbine, our wholly-owned subsidiary that specializes in sales of aircraft parts. Sales of parts residual values accounted for approximately 5% of the flight equipment's fair value.

(e)The discount rate assumptions are based on our knowledge of market returns and leverage, which vary depending on the type and age of the aircraft, and range between 6% and 10%. The average discount rate, weighted by the fair value of ILFC's fleet, was approximately 7%.

        Forward order book:    The fair value of the forward order book, which is included in Prepayments on flight equipment on the Successor's Consolidated Balance Sheet, was estimated based on the present value of the cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. Under this approach, fair value was determined by discounting the difference between the estimated fair value, as indicated by third party aircraft appraiser forward base values, and the contractual purchase prices for each forward order aircraft, at the respective future delivery dates. The difference was discounted at a required market rate of return that reflects the relative risk of achieving the asset's expected cash flows and the time value of money.

        Prepayments on flight equipment at the Closing Date included the fair value of the forward order book of ILFC of 317 aircraft, many of which were placed at favorable prices compared to the current market. The positions that were subject to a fair value adjustment relate to contracts for 64 Boeing 787 aircraft, 27 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, 206 Airbus A320 series aircraft (models A320neo, A321neo, A321-200), and 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. We determined that the remainder of our forward order book was at market terms and therefore no fair value adjustment was recorded for these positions.

        Maintenance rights intangible asset and lease premium, net:    The fair value of the maintenance rights intangible assets associated with EOL contracts was determined based on the present value of the expected cash flows, measured as the difference between the aircraft physical maintenance condition at the Closing Date and the specified contractual return condition at the end of the respective lease term adjusted for the credit risk of the lessee. The fair value of the maintenance rights intangible assets associated with MR contracts was determined based on the present value of reimbursements to lessees for maintenance events relating to pre-acquisition usage expected during the remaining post-acquisition lease term. The expected cash flows of the EOL and MR contracts are discounted at a required market rate of return that reflects the relative risk of achieving the expected cash flows of the assets and the time value of money.

        The fair value of the lease premium was determined based on the present value of the expected cash flows calculated as the difference between the contractual lease payments, adjusted for the credit risk of the lessee, and the lease payments that the aircraft could generate over the remaining lease term based on current market rates.

        Other intangible assets:    Primarily includes customer relationship intangible assets and other intangible assets. The fair value of the customer relationship intangible assets was determined using the excess earnings method. This method measures the value of an intangible asset by calculating the residual profit after subtracting the appropriate returns for all other complementary assets that benefit the business.

        Accrued maintenance liability:    Under our aircraft leases, the lessee is responsible for all operating expenses during the term of the lease, as well as for normal maintenance and repairs and major aircraft component maintenance events. Under the provisions of many of our leases, the lessee is required to make payments of supplemental maintenance rentals based on hours or cycles of utilization. If a lessee pays supplemental maintenance rentals, we are generally obligated to reimburse the lessee for costs they incur for certain qualified maintenance events. In connection with a lease of a used aircraft, we generally agree to contribute to certain maintenance events that the lessee incurs during the lease term (Lessor Contributions).

        We determined the fair value of our maintenance liability relating to pre-acquisition usage based on the present value of expected cash outflows during the remaining lease term consisting of (i) expected reimbursements of supplemental maintenance rentals at the time of the forecasted maintenance event; and (ii) expected Lessor Contributions at the time of the forecasted maintenance event. These two cash flows were discounted to their respective present values using a market rate of return that reflects the relative risk of the cash flows and the time value of money.

        Debt:    The fair value of debt was estimated using quoted market prices where available. The fair value of certain debt without quoted market prices is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current market prices for similar type debt instruments.

        Non-controlling interests ("NCI"):    NCI consists of Market Auction Preferred Stock ("MAPS") securities issued by ILFC. The MAPS are not convertible, and have a liquidation value of $100,000 per share, with 500 shares issued and outstanding for each of the MAPS Series A and B securities. The dividend rate, other than the initial rate, for each dividend period for each series is to be reset approximately every seven weeks (49 days) on the basis of orders placed in an auction, provided such auctions are able to occur. MAPS fair values were estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on estimated market yield for similar instruments.

        Income taxes:    AerCap and AIG made an election under Section 338(h)(10) of the IRS code, which resulted in the AerCap Transaction being treated as a sale of the assets of ILFC and its subsidiaries for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes, except for our wholly-owned subsidiary, AeroTurbine, which was treated as a taxable share purchase. As a result of this election, the tax adjusted purchase price was allocated to our net assets which changed the tax basis used to derive the deferred tax assets and liabilities. At the Closing Date, but prior to the Reorganization, we had a net deferred tax liability of $23.3 million, compared to the Predecessor's net deferred tax liability of $4.1 billion immediately preceding the Closing Date. Immediately after consummation of the AerCap Transaction, the plan of Reorganization was executed and ILFC immediately began transferring its assets and liabilities to AerCap Trust, the majority of whose earnings are subject to Irish tax. We transferred a mix of assets and liabilities with various book tax basis differences to Ireland from May 14, 2014 to December 31, 2014. The U.S. federal and state tax liabilities for tax years prior to the Closing Date, including the assumed liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits, remain with AIG.

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Other Expenses (Details) (Predecessor, USD $)	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012 lease
Other expenses
Other expenses	$ 3,298,000	$ 111,637,000	$ 51,814,000
Rent expense associated with aircraft leases			18,000,000
Number of aircraft leases with rent expense recorded			2
Asset Value Guarantees
Other expenses
Provision for losses on asset value guarantees		$ 100,500,000	$ 31,300,000
Number of asset value guarantees		6	3

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Asset Impairment (Tables) (Predecessor)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Predecessor

Asset Impairment

Schedule of impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed

	Predecessor
							Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
							2013					2012
(Dollars in millions)	Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted			Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments			Aircraft Impaired or Adjusted		Impairment Charges and Fair Value Adjustments
Impairment charges and fair value adjustments on aircraft likely to be sold or sold (including sales-type leases)		3		$	21.2			19	$	95.0	(a)		10	$	43.3
Fair value adjustments on held for sale aircraft sold or transferred from held for sale back to flight equipment		—			—			—		—			4		4.1
Impairment charges on aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out		9	(b)		28.0	(c)		25		143.6	(c)		12		42.3	(c)
Total impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment		12		$	49.2			44	$	238.6			26	$	89.7

(a)	Includes charges relating to 11 aircraft that met the criteria to be classified as Flight equipment held for sale, and were reclassified into Flight equipment held for sale. During the year ended December 31, 2013, ten of these aircraft were sold to a third party and one of these aircraft was converted to a finance and sales-type lease.
(b)	Four of the nine aircraft were impaired twice during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014.
(c)	Includes charges relating to four engines for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, seven engines for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 13 engines for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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Debt (Details 18) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 06, 2010	Mar. 22, 2010
Debt
Debt outstanding	23,276,335,000		23,276,335,000
Unsecured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding	14,600,000,000		14,600,000,000
Unsecured debt financing | Notes issued under shelf registration statements
Debt
Debt outstanding	8,500,000,000		8,500,000,000
Amount of sinking fund	0		0
Unsecured debt financing | Notes issued under shelf registration statements | Predecessor
Debt
Debt outstanding		9,500,000,000
Amount of sinking fund		0
Unsecured debt financing | Fixed rate notes issued under shelf registration
Debt
Interest rate on fixed rate notes, minimum (as a percent)	3.875%
Interest rate on fixed rate notes, maximum (as a percent)	8.875%
Unsecured debt financing | Fixed rate notes issued under shelf registration | Predecessor
Debt
Interest rate on fixed rate notes, minimum (as a percent)		3.875%
Interest rate on fixed rate notes, maximum (as a percent)		8.875%
Unsecured debt financing | 3.875% notes due 2018 | Predecessor
Debt
Face amount of debt		750,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)		3.875%
Unsecured debt financing | 4.625% notes due 2021 | Predecessor
Debt
Face amount of debt		500,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)		4.625%
Unsecured debt financing | Floating rate notes issued under shelf registration due 2016 | Predecessor
Debt
Face amount of debt		550,000,000
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)		2.193%
Unsecured debt financing | Floating rate notes issued under shelf registration due 2016 | LIBOR
Debt
Variable rate basis			3-month LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)			1.95%
Unsecured debt financing | Floating rate notes issued under shelf registration due 2016 | LIBOR | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis		three-month LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.95%
Unsecured debt financing | 8.625% other senior notes due September 15, 2015 | Predecessor
Debt
Face amount of debt				1,250,000,000	1,250,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)				8.625%
Amount of sinking fund		0
Unsecured debt financing | 8.750% other senior notes due March 15, 2017 | Predecessor
Debt
Face amount of debt				1,500,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)				8.75%
Amount of sinking fund		0

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Basis of Preparation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Basis of Preparation

Basis of Preparation

1. Basis of Preparation

        AerCap Trust, a Delaware statutory trust, was formed on February 5, 2014. On the Closing Date, immediately after completing the AerCap Transaction, all of ILFC's assets were transferred substantially as an entirety to, and substantially all of ILFC's liabilities were assumed by, AerCap Trust. AerCap Ireland Capital Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AerCap Ireland Limited, and ILFC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AerCap Trust, are the sole beneficiaries of AerCap Trust. Neither AerCap Ireland Limited nor AerCap Ireland Capital Limited are consolidated into the financial statements presented herein, but are related parties to the consolidated AerCap Trust. AerCap Trust, AerCap Ireland Capital Limited, AerCap Ireland and ILFC are all direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of AerCap.

        In connection with the Reorganization, ILFC entered into amendments to certain of its debt agreements which, in part, provide that AerCap Trust succeed ILFC as the issuer under these debt agreements, while ILFC has also agreed to remain an obligor under the debt agreements.

        Prior to May 14, 2014, ILFC was an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG. On December 16, 2013, AIG entered into an agreement with AerCap and AerCap Ireland Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AerCap, for the sale of 100 percent of ILFC's common stock.

        Following the completion of the AerCap Transaction, we measured the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interest at the Closing Date fair value by applying the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, a new basis of accounting was established and, for accounting purposes the old entity, the Predecessor, was terminated and a new entity, the Successor, was created. Predecessor represents ILFC and its consolidated subsidiaries' historical accounting basis and covers the time period prior to May 14, 2014. Successor represents AerCap Trust from its inception on February 5, 2014 and ILFC and its subsidiaries consolidated with AerCap Trust for the time period from May 14, 2014, reflecting the assets and liabilities at fair value by allocating the purchase price to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and non-controlling interest pursuant to accounting guidance related to business combinations. The distinction between these periods has been indicated in this Annual Report by the inclusion of a vertical line between the Predecessor and Successor columns of our financial statements and in the notes thereto. These separate periods are presented in order to reflect our new accounting basis as of the Closing Date, after applying the acquisition method of accounting. Results presented for periods subsequent to the AerCap Transaction reflect Successor accounting policies. The timing and amount of revenues and expenses recognized in results of operations and the classification of amounts recorded in the financial statements in periods subsequent to the Closing Date may differ from Predecessor's presentation. Consequently, the financial statements and notes for the Predecessor periods are not comparable to the Successor periods. Despite the separate presentation, our core operations have not changed (see Note 3 for further information on the AerCap Transaction).

        The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and accounts of all other entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. See Note 25—Variable Interest Entities for discussions of VIEs. All material intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

        Predecessor results for the year ended December 31, 2013 include out of period adjustments related to prior periods, which decreased pre-tax loss by approximately $10.7 million and decreased after-tax loss by approximately $13.4 million. The pre-tax out of period adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2013, primarily relate to, among others, (i) $19.5 million decrease to pre-tax loss due to favorable adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issuance costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method; (ii) a $3.7 million increase to pre-tax loss to correctly reflect legal expenses previously paid by AIG on our behalf; and (iii) $5.5 million increase to pre-tax loss to correct lease revenue to fully align amortization of prepaid lease costs on certain leases with early termination options. After-tax results for the year ended December 31, 2013, were also favorably impacted by $8.3 million for the reversal of IRS audit interest expense amounts in the first quarter of 2013 that were incorrectly recognized in the fourth quarter 2011 tax provision.

        Management has determined, after evaluating the quantitative and qualitative aspects of these out of period adjustments, both individually and in the aggregate, that our current and prior period financial statements are not materially misstated.

        As discussed further in Note 3—AerCap Transaction, during the measurement period, following the Closing Date, we have made certain adjustments to the estimated fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Closing Date. The adjustments to the Successor opening balance sheet impacted financial results for the June and September 2014 unaudited interim periods. As a result, we have provided revised June and September 2014 financial information herein. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction and Note 30—Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited).  

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain amounts have been reclassified in the 2013 and 2012 Consolidated Statements of Operations and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to conform to our Predecessor 2014 presentation. These reclassifications are not material to our financial statements. Certain information presented for Successor is not presented for Predecessor herein, as the information was not previously provided for the Predecessor in this format.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

        Following the completion of the AerCap Transaction, the results reflect the Successor's accounting policies. The timing and amount of revenues and expenses recognized in results of operations and the classification of amounts recorded in the financial statements in periods subsequent to the Closing Date may differ from the Predecessor presentation. Accordingly, we have listed our significant accounting policies applicable to both the Successor and Predecessor below.

Significant Accounting Policies of the Successor

        Principles of Consolidation:    The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, including VIEs for which we are the PB. The PB is the entity that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. See Note 25—Variable Interest Entities.  

        Use of estimates:    The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. For us, the use of estimates is or could be a significant factor affecting acquisition accounting in a business combination, the reported carrying values of flight equipment, intangibles, investments, trade and notes receivable, deferred tax assets and accruals and reserves. Management considers information available from professional appraisers, where possible, to support estimates, particularly with respect to flight equipment. Despite management's best efforts to accurately estimate such amounts, actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

        Cash and cash equivalents:    Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

        Restricted cash:    Restricted cash includes cash held by banks that is subject to withdrawal restrictions. Such amounts are typically restricted under secured debt agreements and can be used only to service the aircraft securing the debt and to make principal and interest payments on the debt.

        Trade receivables:    Trade receivables represent unpaid, current lessee obligations under existing lease contracts. Allowances are provided for doubtful accounts where the risk of non-recovery is probable. The risk of non-recovery is primarily based on the extent to which amounts outstanding exceed the value of security held, together with an assessment of the financial strength and condition of a debtor and the economic conditions persisting in the debtor's operating environment.

        Flight equipment held for operating leases, net:    Flight equipment held for operating leases, including aircraft, is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Flight equipment is depreciated to its estimated residual value using the straight-line method over the assets' useful life, generally 25 years from the date of manufacture, or different period depending on the disposition strategy. The costs of improvements to flight equipment are normally expensed unless the improvement increases the long-term value of the flight equipment or extends the useful life of the flight equipment. The capitalized cost is depreciated over the estimated remaining useful life of the aircraft. The current estimates for residual values for most aircraft types are 15 percent of original manufacture cost, in line with industry standards, except where more recent industry information indicates a different value is appropriate.

        We review estimated useful lives and residual values of aircraft periodically based on our knowledge and external factors coupled with market conditions to determine if they are appropriate and record adjustments to depreciation prospectively on an aircraft by aircraft basis as necessary.

        On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the need to perform a recoverability assessment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable. When a recoverability assessment is required, the review for recoverability includes an assessment of the estimated future cash flows associated with the use of an asset and its eventual disposal. The assets are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other groups of assets. In relation to flight equipment on operating lease, the impairment assessment is performed on each individual aircraft, including lease related assets and liabilities. If the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment is recognized. The loss is measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the impaired asset over its fair value.

        Fair value reflects the present value of cash expected to be generated from the aircraft in the future, including its expected residual value discounted at a rate commensurate with the associated risk. Future cash flows are assumed to occur under then current market conditions and assume adequate time for a sale between a willing buyer and a willing seller. Expected future lease rates are based on all relevant information available, including current contracted rates for similar aircraft, appraisal data and industry trends.

        Annually, we perform an impairment assessment for all of our aircraft, including a review of the undiscounted cash flows for aircraft 15 years of age, or older, as the cash flows supporting the carrying value of such older aircraft are more dependent upon current lease contracts, which leases are more sensitive to weaknesses in the global economic environment. Deterioration of the global economic environment and a decrease of aircraft values might have a negative effect on the undiscounted cash flows of older aircraft and might trigger impairments.

        Capitalization of interest:    We capitalize interest on Prepayments on flight equipment in respect of flight equipment on forward order and add such amount to Prepayments on flight equipment. The amount of interest capitalized is the actual interest costs incurred on funding specific to the prepayments, if any, or the amount of interest costs which could have been avoided in the absence of such prepayments.

        Net investment in finance and sales-type leases:    If a lease meets specific criteria under U.S. GAAP, we recognize the lease in Net investment in finance and sales-type leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and de-recognize the aircraft from Flight equipment held for operating leases. For sales-type leases, we recognize the difference between the aircraft carrying value and the Net investment in finance and sales-type leases as a gain on sale of assets or an impairment. The amounts recognized for finance and sales-type leases consist of lease receivables and the estimated unguaranteed residual value of the leased flight equipment on the lease termination date, less the unearned income. Expected unguaranteed residual values of leased flight equipment are based on our assessment and independent appraisals of the values of the leased flight equipment at expiration of the lease terms. The unearned income is recognized in Lease revenue on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, over the lease term, in a manner that produces a constant rate of return on the lease.

        Maintenance rights intangible and lease premium, net:    The maintenance rights intangible asset arose from the application of the acquisition method of accounting to aircraft and leases which were acquired in the AerCap Transaction and represented the fair value of our contractual aircraft return rights under our leases at the Closing Date. The maintenance rights intangible asset represents the contractual right under our leases to receive the aircraft in a specified maintenance condition at the end of the lease (EOL contracts) or our right to an aircraft in better maintenance condition by virtue of our obligation to contribute towards the cost of the maintenance events performed by the lessee either through reimbursement of maintenance deposit rents held (MR contracts), or through a lessor contribution to the lessee. The maintenance rights represented the difference between the specified maintenance return condition in our leases and the actual physical condition of our aircraft at the Closing Date.

        For EOL contracts, maintenance rights expense is recognized upon lease termination, to the extent the lease end cash compensation paid to us is less than the maintenance rights intangible asset. Maintenance rights expense is included in Leasing expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. To the extent the lease end cash compensation paid to us is more than the maintenance rights intangible asset, revenue is recognized in Lease revenue in our Consolidated Statement of Operations, upon lease termination. For MR contracts, maintenance rights expense is recognized at the time the lessee provides us with an invoice for reimbursement relating to the cost of a qualifying maintenance event that relates to pre-acquisition usage.

        The lease premium represents the value of an acquired lease where the contractual rent payments are above the market rate. We amortize the lease premium on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease as a reduction of Lease revenue.

        Other definite-lived intangible assets:    These primarily represent customer relationships recorded at fair value as a result of the AerCap Transaction. The rate of amortization of these definite-lived intangible assets is estimated based on the period over which we expect to derive economic benefits from such assets. The amortization expense is recorded in Depreciation and amortization on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We evaluate all definite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that an intangible asset value may not be recoverable.

        Derivative financial instruments:    We may use derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate risks and foreign currency risks. Derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value, which includes consideration of the credit rating and risk attaching to the counterparty of the derivative contract. We have considered both the quantitative and qualitative factors when determining our counterparty credit risk. We currently do not apply hedge accounting to our derivatives. Changes in fair value of derivatives are recorded in Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Net cash received or paid under derivative contracts in any reporting period is classified as operating cash flows in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

        Fair Value Measurements:    Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We measure the fair value of our derivatives on a recurring basis and measure the fair values of aircraft, investment in finance and sales-type leases and asset value guarantees on a non-recurring basis. See Note 26—Fair Value Measurements.  

        Other assets:    Other assets consist of inventory, lease incentives, prepaid expenses, debt issuance costs, notes receivable, other receivables and other tangible fixed assets.

        Inventory consists primarily of engine and airframe parts we sell through our subsidiary, AeroTurbine. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is primarily determined using the specific identification method for individual part purchases and on an allocated basis for engines and aircraft purchased for disassembly and for bulk purchases. Costs are allocated using the relationship of the cost of the engine, aircraft, or bulk inventory purchase to the estimated retail sales value at the time of purchase. At the time of sale this ratio is applied to the sales price of each individual part to determine its cost. We periodically evaluate this ratio and, if necessary, update sales estimates and make adjustments to this ratio. Generally, inventory that is held for more than four years is considered excess inventory and its carrying value is reduced to zero.

        We capitalize amounts paid or value provided to lessees as lease incentives. We amortize lease incentives on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease as a reduction of Lease revenue.

        Notes receivable represent amounts advanced in the normal course of our operations and also arise from the restructuring and deferral of trade receivables from lessees experiencing financial difficulties. Allowances are made for doubtful accounts where the risk of non-recovery is probable. The assessment of the risk of non-recovery where lessees are experiencing financial difficulties is primarily based on the extent to which amounts outstanding exceed the value of security held, together with an assessment of the financial strength and condition of the debtor and the economic conditions persisting in the debtor's operating environment.

        Other tangible fixed assets consist primarily of computer equipment, leasehold improvements and office furniture, and are valued at acquisition cost and depreciated at various rates over the asset's estimated useful life using the straight-line method. Depreciation expense on other tangible fixed assets is recorded in Depreciation and amortization on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Accrued maintenance liability:    Under our aircraft leases, the lessee is responsible for maintenance and repairs and other operating expenses related to our flight equipment during the term of the lease. In certain instances, such as when an aircraft is not subject to a lease, we may incur maintenance and repair expenses for our aircraft. Maintenance and repair expenses are recorded in Leasing expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, to the extent such expenses are incurred by us.

        We may be obligated to make additional payments to the lessee for maintenance related expenses primarily related to usage of major life-limited components existing at the inception of the lease ("lessor maintenance contributions"). For all lease contracts that were not part of the AerCap Transaction, we expense planned major maintenance activities such as lessor maintenance contributions when incurred. The charge is recorded in Leasing expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. In the case we have established an accrual as an assumed liability for such payment in connection with the purchase of an aircraft with a lease attached, such payments are charged against the existing accrual.

        For all contracts outstanding at the Closing Date, we determined the fair value of our maintenance liability, including lessor maintenance contributions, using the present value of the expected cash outflows. The discounted amounts are accreted in subsequent periods to their respective nominal values, up until the expected maintenance event dates, using the effective interest method. The accretion is recorded as an increase to Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Debt and Deferred Debt Issuance Costs:    Long-term debt is carried at the principal amount borrowed, including unamortized discounts and premiums and fair value adjustments, where applicable. The fair value adjustments reflect the application of the acquisition method of accounting to the debt outstanding on the Closing Date. We amortize the amount of discount or premium and fair value adjustments over the period the debt is outstanding using the effective interest method. The costs we incur for issuing debt are capitalized and amortized as an increase to Interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.

        Lessee Security Deposits:    On the Closing Date, we discounted our lessee security deposits to their respective present values. We accrete these discounted amounts to their respective nominal values, over the period we expect to refund the security deposits to each lessee, using the effective interest method, recognizing an increase to Interest expense.

        Revenue recognition:    We lease flight equipment principally under operating leases and recognize rental income on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. At lease inception, we review all necessary criteria to determine proper lease classification. We account for lease agreements that include step rent clauses on a straight-line basis. The difference between rental revenue recognized and the cash received is included in Other assets, and in the event it is a liability in Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities. In certain cases, leases provide for rentals contingent on usage. The usage may be calculated based on hourly usage or on the number of cycles operated, depending on the lease contract. Revenue contingent on usage is recognized at the time the lessee reports the usage to us.

        Lease agreements for which base rent is based on floating interest rates are included in minimum lease payments based on the floating interest rate existing at the inception of the lease; any increases or decreases in lease payments that result from subsequent changes in the floating interest rate are contingent rentals and are recorded as increases or decreases in Lease revenue in the period of the interest rate change.

        Our lease contracts normally include default covenants, which generally obligate the lessee to pay us damages to put us in the position we would have been in had the lessee performed under the lease in full. There are no additional payments required which would increase the minimum lease payments. We cease revenue recognition on a lease contract when the collectability of such rentals is no longer reasonably assured. For past-due rentals that exceed related security deposits held, which have been recognized as revenue, provisions are established on the basis of management's assessment of collectability. Such provisions are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Revenues from Net investment in finance and sales-type leases are included in Lease revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and are recognized using the interest method to produce a constant yield over the life of the lease.

        Most of our lease contracts require payment in advance. Rentals received, but unearned under these lease agreements are recorded as deferred revenue on the balance sheet.

        Under our aircraft leases, the lessee is responsible for maintenance and repairs of our flight equipment and related expenses during the term of the lease. Under the provisions of many of our leases, the lessee is required to make payments of supplemental maintenance rents which are calculated with reference to the utilization of the airframe, engines and other major life-limited components during the lease. We record as revenue all supplemental maintenance rent receipts not expected to be reimbursed to lessees. We estimate the total amount of maintenance reimbursements for the entire lease and only record revenue after we have received enough maintenance rents under a particular lease to cover the total amount of estimated maintenance reimbursements during the remaining lease term. In these leases, upon lessee presentation of invoices evidencing the completion of qualifying maintenance on the aircraft, we make a payment to the lessee to compensate for the cost of the maintenance, up to the maximum of the supplemental maintenance rent payments made with respect to the lease contract.

        In most lease contracts not requiring the payment of supplemental maintenance rents, the lessee is generally required to re-deliver the aircraft in a similar maintenance condition (normal wear and tear excepted) as when accepted under the lease, with reference to major life-limited components of the aircraft. To the extent that such components are redelivered in a different condition than at acceptance, there is generally EOL cash compensation for the difference at redelivery. We recognize receipts of EOL cash compensation as Lease revenue when received to the extent those receipts exceed the EOL contract maintenance rights intangible asset and receipts of EOL compensation as Leasing expenses to the extent those receipts do not exceed EOL contract maintenance intangible asset.

        For all of our MR contracts, any amounts of accrued maintenance liability existing at the end of a lease are released and recognized as Lease revenue at lease termination. When flight equipment is sold, the portion of the accrued maintenance liability which is not specifically assigned to the buyer is released from the balance sheet, net of any Maintenance rights intangible asset balance, and recognized as Net gain on sale of assets as part of the sale of the flight equipment.

        Net gain on sale of assets originates primarily from the sale of aircraft and engines and are recognized when the delivery of the relevant asset is complete and the risk of loss has transferred to the buyer.

        Other income consists of interest income, management fees, lease termination penalties, and inventory part sales. Income from secured loans, notes receivable and other interest bearing instruments is recognized using the effective yield method as interest accrues under the associated contracts. Lease management fees are recognized as income as they accrue over the life of the contract. Income from the receipt of lease termination penalties is recorded at the time cash is received or when the lease is terminated, if collection is reasonably assured.

        Share-based compensation:    Prior to the AerCap Transaction, certain of our employees participated in various AIG share-based compensation plans, and the associated expense reflects costs allocated to us by AIG. Subsequent to the AerCap Transaction, certain employees received AerCap share-based awards, consisting of restricted stock units and restricted stock. The amount of such expense is determined by reference to the fair value of the restricted stock units or restricted stock on the grant date. The share-based compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period using the straight-line method. See Note 22—Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans.  

        Foreign currencies:    Foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the time the transaction took place. Receivables or payables arising from such foreign currency transactions are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on each subsequent balance sheet date. All resulting exchange gains and losses are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Variable interest entities:    We consolidate VIEs in which we have determined that we are the PB. We use judgment when determining (i) whether an entity is a VIE; (ii) who are the variable interest holders; (iii) the elements and degree of control that each variable interest holder has; and (iv) ultimately which party is the PB. When determining which party is the PB, we perform an analysis which considers (i) the design of the VIE; (ii) the capital structure of the VIE; (iii) the contractual relationships between the variable interest holders; (iv) the nature of the entities' operations; and (v) the purposes and interests of all parties involved, including related parties. While we consider these factors, our conclusion about whether to consolidate ultimately depends on the breadth of our decision-making ability and our ability to influence activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE. We continually re-evaluate whether we are the PB for VIEs in which we hold a variable interest.

        Income Taxes:    We recognize an uncertain tax benefit only to the extent that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.

        Deferred income tax assets and liabilities:    We report deferred taxes resulting from the temporary differences between the book values and the tax values of assets and liabilities using the liability method. The differences are calculated at nominal value using the enacted tax rate applicable at the time the temporary difference is expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets attributable to unutilized losses carried forward or other timing differences are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that such losses will not be utilized to offset future taxable income.

        Reportable segments:    We manage our business and analyze and report our results of operations on the basis of one business segment: leasing, financing, sales and management of commercial aircraft and engines.

Significant Accounting Policies of the Predecessor

        Principles of Consolidation:    The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, including VIEs for which we are the PB. The PB is the entity that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE.

        Variable Interest Entities:    We consolidate VIEs in which we have determined that we are the PB. We use judgment when determining (i) whether an entity is a VIE; (ii) who are the variable interest holders; (iii) the elements and degree of control that each variable interest holder has; and (iv) ultimately which party is the PB. When determining which party is the PB, we perform an analysis which considers (i) the design of the VIE; (ii) the capital structure of the VIE; (iii) the contractual relationships between the variable interest holders; (iv) the nature of the entities' operations; and (v) the purposes and interests of all parties involved, including related parties. While we consider these factors, our conclusion about whether to consolidate ultimately depends on the breadth of our decision-making ability and our ability to influence activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE. We continually re-evaluate whether we are the PB for VIEs in which we hold a variable interest.

        Lease Revenue:    We lease flight equipment principally under operating leases and recognize rental revenue on a straight line basis over the life of the lease. The difference between the rental revenue recognized and the cash received under the provisions of our leases is included in Lease receivables and other assets and, in the event it is a liability, in Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Past-due rental revenue is recognized on the basis of management's assessment of collectability. Management monitors all lessees that are behind in lease payments and evaluates lessee operational and financial issues to determine the amount of rental revenue to recognize for past due amounts. Our customers are required to make lease payments in advance and we generally recognize rental revenue only to the extent we have received payments or hold security deposits. In certain cases, leases provide for additional flight hour revenue based on usage. The usage may be calculated based on hourly usage or on the number of cycles operated, depending on the lease contract. A cycle is defined as one take-off and landing. The usage is typically reported monthly by the lessee. Rental revenue received under the lease agreements, but unearned, is included in Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        Lease revenues from the rental of flight equipment are reduced by the amortization of lease incentives, which primarily consist of our maintenance contributions to lessees in connection with the lease of used aircraft.

        Under the provisions of our leases, lessees are generally responsible for maintenance and repairs, including major maintenance (overhauls) over the term of the lease. Under the provisions of many of our leases, we receive overhaul rentals based on the usage of the aircraft, calculated based on number of hours or cycles operated. The usage is typically reported monthly by the lessee. For certain airframe and engine overhauls incurred by our lessees, we reimburse the lessee for costs up to, but not exceeding, related overhaul rentals that the lessee has paid to us.

        We recognize overhaul rentals received, net of estimated overhaul reimbursements, as revenue. We estimate expected overhaul reimbursements during the life of the lease, which requires significant judgment. Management determines the reasonableness of the estimated future overhaul reimbursement rate considering quantitative and qualitative information including (i) changes in historical pay-out rates from period to period; (ii) trends in reimbursements made; (iii) trends in historical pay-out rates for expired leases; (iv) future estimates of pay-out rates on leases scheduled to expire in the near term; (v) changes in our business model and portfolio strategies and (vi) other factors affecting the future pay-out rates that may occur from time to time. Changes in the expected overhaul reimbursement estimate result in an adjustment to the cumulative deferred overhaul rental balance sheet amount, which is recognized in current period results. If overhaul reimbursements are different than our estimates, or if estimates of future reimbursements change, there could be a material impact on our results of operations in a given period.

        Additionally, in connection with a lease of a used aircraft, we generally agree to contribute to certain maintenance events the lessee incurs during the lease. At the time we pay the agreed upon maintenance reimbursement, we record the reimbursement against deferred overhaul rentals, to the extent we have received overhaul rentals from the lessee, and against return condition deficiency deposits, to the extent received from the prior lessee. We capitalize as lease incentives any amount of the actual maintenance reimbursement we pay in excess of overhaul rentals paid to us by the lessee and payments received from prior lessees for deficiencies in return conditions and amortize the lease incentives as a reduction of revenues from Rental of flight equipment over the remaining life of the lease.

        Capitalized Major Maintenance Costs:    When an aircraft is repossessed or when a lessee defaults on its lease obligations, we may be required to perform major maintenance on the aircraft. In these instances, if we have not received sufficient overhaul rentals under the lease, we capitalize the costs of the overhaul, to the extent that those costs meet the recognition criteria of an asset, and amortize those costs over the period until the next estimated overhaul event.

        Return Condition Payments:    We may receive payments from our lessees at the conclusion of a lease, rather than requiring them to make the required repairs to meet return conditions. These return condition payments are generally negotiated to facilitate an efficient return of the aircraft, which generally results in the aircraft being delivered to the next lessee in a condition less than anticipated during the lease negotiations. The return condition payments are initially recognized as a liability in Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        Lease Incentive Costs:    We capitalize as lease incentives any amounts paid by us to lessees or other parties in connection with the lease transactions. These amounts include the actual maintenance reimbursement we pay in excess of overhaul rentals and payments received from prior lessees for deficiencies in return conditions and lessee-specific aircraft cabin modifications. We amortize the lease incentives as a reduction of revenues from Rental of flight equipment over the remaining life of the lease.

        Flight Equipment Marketing and Gain on Aircraft Sales:    Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales consists of commissions generated from the leasing and sales of managed aircraft and gains generated from the sale of flight equipment. Flight equipment sales are recognized when substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the new owner. Retained lessee obligations, if any, are recognized as reductions to Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales at the time of the sale.

        Cash and Cash Equivalents:    We consider cash and cash equivalents with original maturity dates of 90 days or less to be cash on hand and highly liquid investments. At December 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash on hand and time deposits.

        Restricted Cash:    All cash unavailable for use in our operations is considered restricted cash. Such amounts are typically restricted under secured debt agreements and can be used only to service the aircraft securing the debt and to make principal and interest payments on the debt.

        Foreign Currency:    Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into US dollars using the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are translated into US dollars using the average exchange rate during the period.

        Flight Equipment:    Flight equipment is stated at cost. Purchases, major additions and modifications and interest on deposits during the construction phase are capitalized. We generally depreciate aircraft using the straight-line method over a 25-year life from the date of manufacture to an estimated residual value. At times, management may change useful lives or residual values of certain aircraft, as appropriate. Any such changes are accounted for on a prospective basis. As of December 31, 2013, 104 of our aircraft, with a net book value of $1.1 billion, are being depreciated over useful lives of less than 25-years from the date of manufacture. The weighted average useful life of these aircraft, weighted by the net book value of such aircraft, is 16.9 years.

        Vendor Payments:    As part of the purchase of new aircraft, aircraft engines and related equipment, we will often obtain payments from our vendors in the form of cash and other consideration ("vendor payments"). Generally, vendor payments are recognized as a reduction in the purchase price of aircraft, unless facts and circumstances indicate that the vendor payment was provided as compensation for a service provided by us or as a reimbursement of costs incurred by us to sell the vendor's products.

        Impairments on Flight Equipment Held for Use:    Management evaluates quarterly the need to perform a recoverability assessment of held for use aircraft considering the requirements under GAAP and performs this assessment at least annually for all aircraft in our fleet. Recoverability assessments are performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our aircraft may not be recoverable. Some of these events or changes in circumstances may include potential disposals of aircraft (sales or part-outs), changes in contracted lease terms, changes in the lease status of an aircraft (leased, re-leased, or not subject to lease), repossessions of aircraft, changes in portfolio strategies, changes in demand for a particular aircraft type and changes in economic and market circumstances. Economic and market circumstances include the risk factors affecting the airline industry. Any of these events would be considered when it occurs before the financial statements are issued, including lessee bankruptcies occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date.

        Recoverability of an aircraft's carrying amount is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the aircraft to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the aircraft. The undiscounted cash flows used in the recoverability assessment include the current contractual lease cash flows and projected future non-contractual lease cash flows, both of which include estimates of net overhaul rental collections, where appropriate, extended to the end of our estimated holding period, and an estimated disposition value for each aircraft. If the future undiscounted cash flows are less than the aircraft carrying amount, the aircraft is impaired and is re-measured to fair value in accordance with our Fair Value Policy. The difference between the fair value and the carrying amount of the aircraft is recognized as an impairment loss separately in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Management is active in the aircraft leasing industry and develops the assumptions used in the recoverability assessment.

        As part of our recurring recoverability assessment process, we update the critical and significant assumptions used in the recoverability assessment, including projected lease rates and terms, estimated net overhaul rental collections, residual values, and estimated aircraft holding periods. In updating these critical and significant assumptions, we consider (i) current and future expectations of the global demand for a particular aircraft type; (ii) the impact of fuel price volatility and higher average fuel prices; (iii) the growing impact of new technology aircraft; (iv) the higher production rates sustained by manufacturers of more fuel-efficient newer generation aircraft during the recent economic downturn; (v) the unfavorable impact of low rates of inflation on aircraft values; (vi) current market conditions and industry outlook for future marketing of older mid-generation aircraft and aircraft that are out of production; (vii) decreasing number of lessees for older aircraft; (viii) end-of-life management capabilities provided by our subsidiary, AeroTurbine; and (ix) events occurring subsequent to our balance sheet date that affect the value of our fleet.

        Flight Equipment Held for Sale:    We classify aircraft as Flight equipment held for sale when all the criteria under GAAP are met. Such amounts are included in Lease receivables and other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Aircraft classified as Flight equipment held for sale are recognized at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. If the carrying amount of the aircraft exceeds its estimated fair value, then a fair value adjustment is recognized separately in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Management uses judgment in evaluating these criteria. Due to the significant uncertainties of potential sale transactions, the held for sale criteria generally will not be met unless the aircraft is subject to a signed sale agreement or management has made a specific determination and obtained appropriate approvals to sell a particular aircraft or group of aircraft. At the time aircraft are classified as Flight equipment held for sale, we cease recognizing depreciation expense.

        We designate an aircraft for part-out when the aircraft is subject to an executed consignment agreement. At that time, we reclassify the aircraft from Flight equipment to Lease receivables and other assets at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. At the time aircraft are classified as Lease receivables and other assets, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from Flight equipment.

        Investment in finance and sales-type leases:    If a lease meets specific criteria under GAAP at the inception of the lease, we recognize the lease in Net investment in finance and sales-type leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For sales-type leases, we de-recognize the aircraft and any lease-related assets or liabilities from our Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognize the difference between the aircraft carrying value, including the lease-related assets or liabilities, and the Net investment in finance and sales-type leases as a gain or loss in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The amounts recognized for finance and sales-type leases consist of lease receivables and the estimated unguaranteed residual value of the leased flight equipment on the lease termination date, less the unearned income. The unearned income is recognized as Other income in our Consolidated Statements of Operations over the lease term in a manner that produces a constant rate of return on the lease.

        Allowance for Credit Losses:    An allowance for credit losses is established if it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the finance and sales-type receivables and notes receivable ("financing receivables"). Financing receivables consist of net investment in finance and sales-type leases recognized as the gross investment in the lease, less unearned income, and notes receivable recognized at cost. The allowance for credit losses is reported as a reduction of the financing receivables carrying value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Additions to the allowance for credit losses are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

        Collectability of financing receivables is evaluated periodically on an individual note and customer level. Financing receivables are considered impaired when we determine that it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms. Individual credit exposures are evaluated based on the realizable value of any collateral, and payment history. The estimated recoverable amount is the value of the expected future cash flows, including amounts that may be realized from the value of the collateral. Allowances for specific credit losses are established for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated recoverable amount. The accrual of interest income based on the original terms of the financing receivable is discontinued based on the facts and circumstances of the individual credit exposure, and any future interest income is recognized based on cash receipts. Any subsequent changes to the amounts and timing of the expected future cash flows compared with the prior estimates result in a change in the allowance for credit losses and are charged or credited to Selling, general and administrative expense. An allowance is generally reversed only when cash is received in accordance with the original contractual terms of the note. A write-off of the financing receivable is made when recoverability has been abandoned or amounts have been forgiven. Write-offs are charged against previously established allowances for credit losses. Partial or full recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited to the provision for credit loss.

        We also evaluate other receivables from customers periodically for collectability on an individual customer level. Allowances for specific credit losses are established for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated recoverable amount. A write-off of other receivables is made when recoverability has been abandoned or amounts have been forgiven. Write-offs are charged against previously established allowances for credit losses. Partial or full recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited to the provision for credit loss.

        Capitalized Interest:    We borrow funds to finance progress payments for the construction of flight equipment ordered and capitalize the interest incurred on such borrowings in the cost of the flight equipment. This amount is calculated using our composite borrowing rate.

        Deferred Debt Issue Costs and Debt Discounts and Premiums:    The costs we incur for issuing debt are capitalized and amortized as an increase to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method. If we issue debt at a discount or premium, we amortize the amount of discount or premium over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.

        Derivative Financial Instruments:    From time to time, we may employ a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate risks and foreign currency risks. Derivatives are recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. AIG Markets, Inc., a related party, is the counterparty to all our interest rate swaps and foreign currency swaps. We apply either fair value or cash flow hedge accounting when transactions meet specified criteria for hedge accounting treatment. If the derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting, the change in fair value of the derivative is immediately recognized in earnings. If the derivative qualifies for hedge accounting and is designated and documented as a hedge, changes in the fair value of the hedge are either recognized in income along with changes in the fair value of the item being hedged for fair value hedges, or recognized in OCI to the extent the hedge is effective for cash flow hedges. We have elected to classify the cash flows from derivative instruments that have been designated as fair value or cash flow hedges in accordance with GAAP in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged.

        At the time the derivative is designated as a hedge, we formally document the relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item including risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. This includes linking the derivative designated as a fair value, a cash flow, or a foreign currency hedge to a specific asset or liability on the balance sheet. We also assess, both at the hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the hedge has been and is expected to be highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flow of hedged item. We use the "hypothetical derivative method" when we assess the effectiveness of a hedge. When it is determined that a hedge has ceased to be highly effective as a hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting.

        We discontinue hedge accounting prospectively when (i) we determine that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of a hedged item; (ii) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised; or (iii) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

        In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, we carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet, recognizing changes in the fair value in current-period earnings. The remaining balance in AOCI at the time we discontinue hedge accounting for cash flow hedges is amortized into income over the remaining life of the previously hedged item. If the expected cash flows of the previously hedged item are no longer expected to occur, any related amounts remaining in AOCI would be immediately recognized in earnings.

        Inventory:    Our inventory consists primarily of engine and airframe parts and rotable and consumable parts and is included in Lease receivables and other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We value our inventory at the lower of cost or market. Cost is primarily determined using the specific identification method for individual part purchases and on an allocated basis for engines and aircraft purchased for disassembly and for bulk inventory purchases. Costs are allocated using the relationship of the cost of the engine, aircraft or bulk inventory purchase to the estimated retail sales value at the time of purchase. At the time of sale, this ratio is applied to the sales price of each individual part to determine its cost. We periodically evaluate this ratio and, if necessary, update sales estimates and make adjustments to this ratio. Generally, inventory that is held for more than four years is considered excess inventory and its carrying value is reduced to zero.

        Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets:    As a result of our acquisition of AeroTurbine, we recognized goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the acquired business over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to impairment testing annually or more often when events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not it is impaired. We amortize the cost of other acquired intangible assets over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. Amortizable intangible assets are tested for impairment based on undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows. Goodwill and other acquired intangible assets are included in Lease receivables and other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):    We report gains and losses associated with changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities classified as "available-for-sale" in comprehensive income or loss.

        Guarantees:    In limited cases, we have previously contracted to provide aircraft asset value guarantees to financial institutions and other third parties for a fee. We recognize the guarantee fee paid to us in Accrued interest and other payables on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fee received is amortized into Flight equipment marketing and gain on aircraft sales in our Consolidated Statements of Operations over the guarantee period. When it becomes probable that we will be required to perform under a guarantee, we cease recognition of the guarantee fee income and accrue a liability based on an estimate of the loss we will incur to perform under the guarantee. The provision for losses on aircraft asset value guarantees represents changes made in the current period based on our estimate of the losses on asset value guarantees that are probable of being exercised. We reverse the liability only when it is no longer probable that we will incur a loss.

        Fair Value Measurements:    Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We measure the fair value of our derivatives on a recurring basis and measure the fair values of aircraft, investment in finance and sales-type leases and asset value guarantees on a non-recurring basis.

        Income Taxes:    ILFC is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of AIG as well as certain state tax returns where AIG files on a combined/unitary basis. Our provision for federal income taxes is calculated on a separate return basis, adjusted to give recognition to the effects of net operating losses, foreign tax credits and other tax benefits to the extent we estimate that they would be realizable in AIG's consolidated federal income tax return. Under our tax sharing agreement with AIG, we settle our current tax liability as if ILFC and its subsidiaries are each a separate standalone taxpayer. Thus, AIG credits us to the extent our net operating losses, foreign tax credits and other tax benefits (calculated on a separate return basis) are used in AIG's consolidated tax return and charges us to the extent of our tax liability (calculated on a separate return basis). To the extent the benefit of a net operating loss is not utilized in AIG's consolidated federal income tax return, AIG reimburses us upon the expiration of the loss carry-forward period as long as we are still included in AIG's consolidated federal income tax return and the benefit would have been utilized if we had filed a separate consolidated federal income tax return. Our provision for state income taxes includes California, in which we file with AIG using the unitary apportionment factors, and certain other states, in which we file separate tax returns.

        We calculate our provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This method considers the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax basis of assets and liabilities measured using currently enacted tax rates. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

        We recognize an uncertain tax benefit only to the extent that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.

        Share-based Compensation:    We participate in AIG's share-based payment and liability award programs and our share of the calculated costs is allocated to us by AIG. Compensation expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the share-based payment.

Recent Accounting Guidance

Accounting Standard Adopted during 2014:

Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires a liability related to unrecognized tax benefits to be presented as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward (the "Carryforwards"). When the Carryforwards are not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the jurisdiction or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit will be presented in the financial statements as a liability and will not be combined with the related deferred tax assets. This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Upon adoption, the standard must be applied prospectively to unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Predecessor adopted the standard prospectively on January 1, 2014 and reclassed Current income taxes and other tax liabilities of $127.4 million to Deferred income taxes as a result of the adoption.

Future Application of Accounting Guidance:

Reporting Discontinued Operations

        In April 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard that changes the requirements for presenting a component or group of components of an entity as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures. Under the standard, the disposal of a component or group of components of an entity should be reported as a discontinued operation if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. Disposals of equity method investments, or those reported as held-for-sale, will be eligible for presentation as a discontinued operation if they meet the new definition. The standard also requires entities to provide specified disclosures about a disposal of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation.

        The standard is effective prospectively for all disposals of components (or classification of components as held for sale) of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications of components as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. We adopted the standard on January 1, 2015, and it did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

        In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard that provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The standard will require an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of the contract(s) which include (i) identifying the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (v) recognizing revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.

        This standard is effective for nonpublic entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Nonpublic entities are permitted to adopt for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We have the option to apply the provisions of the standard either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of applying this standard recognized at the date of initial application. We plan to early adopt the standard on January 1, 2017. We are evaluating the effect the adoption of the standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Disclosure of Going Concern Uncertainties

        In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires management to assess an entity's ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosure in certain circumstances. The new standard will be effective for all entities in the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016. Earlier adoption is permitted. We plan to adopt the standard on January 1, 2017.

Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis

        In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard that affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. Specifically, the amendments modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities; eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership; affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships; and provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds.

        This standard will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 for nonpublic entities. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The standard may be applied retrospectively or through a cumulative effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the year of adoption. We plan to adopt the standard on January 1, 2017. We are evaluating the effect the adoption of the standard will have on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Aircraft orders, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014 engine aircraft
Aircraft orders
Number of aircraft committed to purchase	347
Number of new spare engines committed to purchase	17
Aggregate estimated total remaining payments or purchase commitments	$ 21,600,000,000
Aircraft purchase commitment with Boeing
Aircraft orders
Non-refundable deposits on purchase commitments	456,800,000
Aircraft purchase commitment with Airbus
Aircraft orders
Non-refundable deposits on purchase commitments	188,400,000
Aircraft purchase commitment with Embraer S.A
Aircraft orders
Non-refundable deposits on purchase commitments	$ 7,500,000

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Restricted Cash

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

4. Restricted Cash

        The Restricted cash balance was $421.2 million at December 31, 2014, and primarily related to our 2004 Airbus ECA Facility and our 2012 Ex-Im Capital Markets Facility. See Note 13—Debt.

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Committments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair Value Measurements

Summary of movements in Prepayments on flight equipment

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Prepayments on flight equipment and capitalized interest at beginning of period	$	—
AerCap Transaction		3,176,322
Prepayments made during the period		188,398
Interest capitalized during the period		69,268
Prepayments and capitalized interest applied against the purchase of flight equipment		(267,607	)
Prepayments on flight equipment and capitalized interest at end of period	$	3,166,381

Schedule of commitments for minimum rentals under non-cancelable leases

Year Ended	Successor (Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	13,855
2016		7,308
2017		7,355
2018		6,870
2019		5,356
Thereafter		27,827
Total(a)	$	68,571

(a) Minimum rentals have not been reduced by future minimum sublease rentals of $0.7 million under non-cancelable subleases.

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Equity (Details) (Predecessor, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Liquidation value (in dollars per share)	100,000
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Liquidation value (in dollars per share)	100,000
Market Auction Preferred Stock | Series A
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series, Variable Interest Rate Earned	0.193%
Market Auction Preferred Stock | Series B
Market Auction Preferred Stock
Period for reset of dividend rate, other than the initial rate, for each dividend period	49 days
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series, Variable Interest Rate Earned	0.223%

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Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components of net investment in finance and sales-type leases
Total lease payments to be received	$ 380,722
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment (unguaranteed)	93,754
Less: Unearned income	(157,414)
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases before allowance for credit losses	317,062
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases	317,062
Predecessor
Components of net investment in finance and sales-type leases
Total lease payments to be received		258,887
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment (unguaranteed)		56,003
Less: Unearned income		(103,774)
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases before allowance for credit losses		211,116
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		$ 211,116

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Derivative Financial Instruments

Schedule of notional amounts and fair values of derivatives outstanding

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
	Liability Derivatives
(Dollars in thousands)	Notional Value		Fair Value
Derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	51,630	$	1,281
			$	1,281

(a) Converts floating interest rate debt into fixed rate debt.

	Predecessor
	December 31, 2013
	Liability Derivatives
(Dollars in thousands)	Notional Value		Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	191,329	$	8,348
			$	8,348

(a) Converts floating interest rate debt into fixed rate debt.

Schedule of effect of derivatives recorded in Interest expense and Other expenses

	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
	Successor		Predecessor(a)
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014					Years Ended December 31,
			Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
						2013			2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Ineffectiveness of interest rate swap agreements(b)	$	—	$	(12	)	$	(53	)	$	(82	)
Derivatives not designated as a hedge:
Interest rate cap agreements		—		—			61			558
Interest rate swap agreements		4,293		—			—			—
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Reclassification of amounts de-designated as hedges recorded in AOCI		—		(416	)		(1,130	)		(1,130	)
Effect from derivatives	$	4,293	$	(428	)	$	(1,122	)	$	(654	)

(a)	All components of each derivative's gain or loss were included in the assessment of effectiveness.
(b)	Amounts were presented as Interest rate swap agreements in the Predecessor financial statements.

Predecessor

Derivative Financial Instruments

Schedule of gain (loss) recorded in OCI related to derivative instruments

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
Gain (Loss) (Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Effective portion of change in fair market value of derivatives:
Interest rate swap agreements(a)	$	2,752		$	11,318		$	9,290
Amortization of balances of de-designated hedges and other adjustments		416			1,130			1,130
Income tax effect		(1,118	)		(4,394	)		(3,588	)
Net changes in cash flow hedges, net of taxes	$	2,050		$	8,054		$	6,832

(a) Includes the following amounts for the following periods: Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 : (i) effective portion of the unrealized loss on derivative position recorded in OCI of $(93), $(677), and $(8,422) respectively; and (ii) amounts reclassified from AOCI into interest expense when cash payments were made or received on qualifying cash flow hedges of $2,845, for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014.

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Debt (Details 10) (Subordinated debt, USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2005	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Predecessor
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Number of tranches		2
Face amount of debt		1,000,000,000
$400 million tranche
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Face amount of debt	400,000,000		400,000,000
$400 million tranche | Period up to call option date of December 2015
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	6.25%		6.25%
$400 million tranche | Predecessor
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Face amount of debt		400,000,000
$400 million tranche | Predecessor | Period up to call option date of December 2015
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Face amount of debt		400,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)		6.25%
$400 million tranche | LIBOR | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.80%
Variable rate basis	three-month LIBOR
$400 million tranche | LIBOR | Predecessor | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.80%
Variable rate basis		3 month LIBOR
$400 million tranche | 10-year constant maturity treasury | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.80%
Variable rate basis	10-year constant maturity treasury
$400 million tranche | 10-year constant maturity treasury | Predecessor | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.80%
Variable rate basis		10-year constant maturity treasury
$400 million tranche | 30-year constant maturity treasury | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.80%
Variable rate basis	30-year constant maturity treasury
$400 million tranche | 30-year constant maturity treasury | Predecessor | Period after December 21, 2015 if call option not exercised
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.80%
Variable rate basis		30-year constant maturity treasury
$600 million tranche
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Face amount of debt	600,000,000		600,000,000
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)	4.37%		4.37%
$600 million tranche | Predecessor
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Face amount of debt		600,000,000
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)				5.46%
$600 million tranche | LIBOR
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.55%
Variable rate basis	three-month LIBOR
$600 million tranche | LIBOR | Predecessor
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.55%
Variable rate basis		3 month LIBOR
$600 million tranche | 10-year constant maturity treasury
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.55%
Variable rate basis	10-year constant maturity treasury
$600 million tranche | 10-year constant maturity treasury | Predecessor
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.55%
Variable rate basis		10-year constant maturity treasury
$600 million tranche | 30-year constant maturity treasury
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	1.55%
Variable rate basis			30-year constant maturity treasury
$600 million tranche | 30-year constant maturity treasury | Predecessor
ECAPS Subordinated Notes
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.55%
Variable rate basis		30-year constant maturity treasury

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Geographic Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Geographic Information

Schedule of revenues from rentals of flight equipment attributable to geographic areas

	Successor
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			%
Europe	$	822,005			32.7	%
North America/Caribbean		247,456			9.8
Latin America		158,669			6.3
Middle East/Africa		285,887			11.4
Asia/Pacific/Russia		999,162			39.8
	$	2,513,179	(a)		100.0	%

(a) Includes AeroTurbine lease revenue of $43.2 million for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

Schedule of revenues by country that exceeded 10% of consolidated revenues

	Successor					Predecessor
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014					Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014					Years Ended December 31,
											2013					2012
	Amount		%			Amount		%			Amount		%			Amount		%
(Dollars in thousands)
China	$	400,346		15.9	%	$	244,744		16.0	%	$	706,748		17.0	%	$	743,447		17.1	%
France		222,206		8.8	%							411,343		9.9	%		457,007		10.5	%

Predecessor

Geographic Information

Schedule of revenues from rentals of flight equipment attributable to geographic areas

	Predecessor
							Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
							2013						2012
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			%			Amount			%			Amount			%
Europe(a)	$	496,440			32.5	%	$	1,405,342			33.7	%	$	1,561,565			35.9	%
Asia and the Pacific		459,897			30.1			1,232,174			29.6			1,295,799			29.8
The Middle East and Africa		196,074			12.8			533,616			12.8			540,047			12.4
U.S. and Canada		123,031			8.1			384,430			9.2			389,533			9.0
Commonwealth of Independent States		134,466			8.8			326,062			7.8			287,643			6.6
Central and South America and Mexico		116,977			7.7			284,409			6.9			271,015			6.3
	$	1,526,885	(b)		100.0	%	$	4,166,033	(b)		100.0	%	$	4,345,602	(b)		100.0	%

(a)

Includes $305,296 (2013) and $352,363 (2012) of revenue attributable to customers whose principal business is located in the Euro-zone periphery, which is comprised of Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Predecessor revenues generated from Europe have decreased from 2012 through 2013 as a result of increased repossessions of aircraft from European customers following the European sovereign debt crisis, which we re-leased to airlines domiciled elsewhere.

(b)

Includes AeroTurbine lease revenue of $25,946 (period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014), $72,175 (2013), and $78,922 (2012).

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Accrued Maintenance Liability (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Movement in Accrued Maintenance Liability [Roll Forward]
AerCap Transaction	$ 2,575,118
Maintenance payments received	447,320
Maintenance payments reimbursed	(261,914)
Release to income	(69,839)
Lessor contribution and top ups	1,139
Interest accretion	52,686
Accrued maintenance liability at end of period	$ 2,744,510

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Asset Impairment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft
Asset Impairment
Impairments recorded	$ 7,200
Number of aircraft returned early from lessees impaired	6
Aircraft intended to be or designated for part-out
Asset Impairment
Engines impaired	4
Airframes impaired	1

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Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans

Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans

22. Employee Benefit Plans and Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans

        Prior to the AerCap Transaction, our employees participated in various AIG benefit plans, including a noncontributory qualified defined benefit retirement plan ("AIG Retirement Plan") and various share-based and other compensation plans. During 2012, ILFC set up its own voluntary savings plan ("ILFC 401(k) plan") and transferred all participating employee's savings from the 401(k) plan sponsored by AIG. Subsequent to the AerCap Transaction, changes were made to certain of these plans and some were replaced by other plans.

Pension Plans

Predecessor

        Pension plan expenses include amounts allocated to us by AIG for our U.S employees and pension plan expenses related to our employees working in foreign offices. AIG's U.S. benefit plans do not separately identify projected benefit obligations and plan assets attributable to employees of participating affiliates.

        AIG's projected benefit obligations exceeded the plan assets at December 31, 2013 by approximately $858 million.

        On April 1, 2012, the AIG Retirement Plan was converted from final average pay to cash balance formulas comprised of pay credits based on six percent of a plan participant's annual compensation (subject to IRS limitations) and annual interest credits. However, employees satisfying certain age and service requirements (i.e. grandfathered employees) remain covered under the old plan formula, which is based upon a percentage of final average compensation multiplied by years of credited service, up to 44 years.

        AIG also sponsors non-qualified unfunded defined benefit plans for certain employees, including key executives, designed to supplement pension benefits provided by the qualified plan. These include the AIG Non-Qualified Retirement Income Plan, which provides a benefit equal to the reduction in benefits payable to current and former employees under the qualified plan as a result of federal tax limitations on compensation and benefits payable.

        The ILFC 401(k) plan expense primarily represents our cost of matching employee contributions up to a fixed percentage limit.

        Pension plan and 401(k) plan expenses were $4.8 million for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, $9.5 million for 2013 and $4.9 million for 2012.

Successor

        ILFC employees who had at least one year of service participated in the AIG Retirement Plan and their individual accounts became fully vested at the Closing Date. Such accounts will be managed directly by AIG. Subsequent to the AerCap Transaction, these ILFC employees ceased accruing benefits under the AIG Retirement Plan and instead will receive an additional contribution to their ILFC 401(k) plan. Employees who complete one year of service subsequent to the Closing Date will also receive an additional contribution to their ILFC 401(k) plan.

        In June 2014, AerCap paid AIG $19.8 million for the liability associated with our employees or former employees who were fully vested in the AIG Non-qualified Retirement Plan as of May 13, 2014. As a result of this payment, these plan participants' benefit obligation will be managed directly by AIG. The obligation for the participants with unvested balances in the AIG Non-qualified Retirement Plan were transferred to an AerCap non-qualified plan.

        Subsequent to the AerCap Transaction, the ILFC 401(k) plan expense also includes the additional contribution made in lieu of employees' participation in the AIG Retirement Plan.

        Pension plan and 401(k) plan expenses were not material to the Successor period.

Share-Based and Other Compensation Plans

Predecessor

        Prior to the AerCap Transaction, certain of our employees participated in the following AIG share-based and other compensation plans: (i) stock salary, variable stock plan and restricted stock unit awards; and (ii) short and long term incentive awards. For the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, we recorded compensation expense of $1.8 million under the AIG's share-based programs, and $15.0 million for our short and long-term incentive plans. In addition, executives employed by ILFC as of a certain date were eligible for a bonus that was payable upon the closing of the AerCap Transaction. We began to accrue for this in December 2013 when the transaction was announced. During the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, we accrued $32.3 million for this bonus. We recorded compensation expenses of $14.8 million and $15.4 million for our participation in AIG's share-based programs and $45.7 million and $33.2 million our short and long-term incentive plans for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The impact of all plans, both individually and in the aggregate, is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.

Successor

        We recorded the following compensation expense for share-based and other compensation plans for the Successor period:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
AerCap share-based awards	$	14,876
AIG share-based and other incentive plans		25,878	(a)

(a) Includes $9.6 million that is reported in Transaction and integration related expenses.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				4 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	May 13, 2014
Effect on consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Impairment Charges	$ (7,200)
Depreciation	(907,484)
Predecessor
Effect on consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Impairment Charges		(76,500)	(1,162,100)	(116,600)	(46,200)
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, from January 1, 2014 through May 13, 2014 | Predecessor
Effect on consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Book Value at beginning of the period						120,406
Impairment Charges						(49,247)
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments						3,846
Sales						(369)
Depreciation						(3,020)
Book Value at end of the period						71,616
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Flight equipment | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, from January 1, 2014 through May 13, 2014 | Predecessor
Effect on consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Book Value at beginning of the period						119,238
Impairment Charges						(49,247)
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments						(45,795)
Depreciation						(3,020)
Book Value at end of the period						21,176
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Lease receivables and other assets | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, from January 1, 2014 through May 13, 2014 | Predecessor
Effect on consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Book Value at beginning of the period						1,168
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments						12,614
Sales						(369)
Book Value at end of the period						13,413
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Net investment in finance and sales-type leases | Impairment charges and fair value adjustments, from January 1, 2014 through May 13, 2014 | Predecessor
Effect on consolidated financial statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded on Flight equipment
Reclassifications and Other Adjustments						37,027
Book Value at end of the period						$ 37,027

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Other Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Lease receivables and other assets

Schedule of components of other assets

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Inventory	$	253,646
Other receivables		63,573
Notes receivable(a)		51,558
Debt issuance costs(b)		50,130
Lease incentives		32,220
Other tangible fixed assets		17,781
Straight-line rents, prepaid expenses and other		26,797
	$	495,705

(a)	Notes receivable are primarily from aircraft financing activities and include both variable and fixed interest rates with a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 6.8%. During the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, we did not have any activity in our allowance for credit losses on notes receivable.
(b)	Debt issuance costs for the Predecessor were presented separately on the December 31, 2013, Consolidated Balance Sheet as Deferred debt issue costs.

Predecessor

Lease receivables and other assets

Schedule of components of lease receivables and other assets

	Predecessor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2013
AeroTurbine Inventory	$	257,676
Lease receivables		229,354
Straight-line rents and other assets		199,591
Lease incentive costs, net of amortization		183,220
Goodwill and other intangible assets		46,076
Notes and trade receivables, net of allowance(a)		18,146
	$	934,063

(a) Notes receivable were primarily from the sale of flight equipment and are fixed with varying rates from 2.0% to 10.5%.

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Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions

9. Related Party Transactions

        Related Parties:    As described in Note 1—Basis of Preparation, prior to May 14, 2014 ILFC was an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG. On May 14, 2014, AIG sold ILFC to AerCap and AerCap Ireland Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AerCap. On the Closing Date, immediately after completing the AerCap Transaction, ILFC's assets were transferred substantially as an entirety to, and substantially all of ILFC's liabilities were assumed by AerCap Trust, a statutory trust formed on February 5, 2014.The purchase price consideration paid for ILFC included 97,560,976 shares of AerCap common stock. As a result, AIG holds a significant ownership interest in AerCap subsequent to the sale of ILFC. Consequently, AIG and its subsidiaries are considered related parties both before and after the Closing Date. AerCap and its consolidated subsidiaries, including AerCap Ireland Limited, and AerCap Ireland Capital Limited are related parties after the Closing Date.

Predecessor

        Related Party Allocations and Fees:    Prior to May 14, 2014, we were party to cost sharing agreements, including with respect to tax, with AIG. Generally, these agreements provided for the allocation of corporate costs based upon a proportional allocation of costs to all subsidiaries. Our management believed the proportionate method used to allocate corporate costs was reasonable. It was not practicable to determine what the amounts of those expenses would have been had we operated on a standalone basis. Previously, we also paid other subsidiaries of AIG a fee related to management services provided for certain of our foreign subsidiaries and we continue to earn management fees from two trusts consolidated by AIG for the management of aircraft we sold to the trusts in prior years, (the "Castle Trusts"). For the period preceding our sale by AIG to AerCap, we were included in the consolidated federal income tax return of AIG as well as certain state tax returns, where AIG files on a combined/unitary basis. Settlement with AIG for taxes was determined in accordance with the tax sharing agreement the we had with AIG up to the Closing Date. Prior to the Closing Date, under the agreement AIG entered into with AerCap, net tax payments under the tax sharing agreement were temporarily suspended, and the tax sharing agreement with AIG was terminated upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction. Our U.S. federal and state tax liabilities for tax years prior to May 14, 2014, including the liability related to unrecognized tax benefits, remain with AIG.

        Dividends and Capital Contribution:    On May 13, 2014, ILFC paid a special distribution of $600.0 million to AIG, which ILFC was required to pay prior to the completion of the AerCap Transaction in accordance with the Share Purchase Agreement. The special distribution was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend. During the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, an additional $1.4 million was recorded in Retained earnings as a dividend, when we paid a fee to satisfy a statutory law requirement on behalf of AIG. Additionally, we recorded a decrease in Retained earnings of $5.3 million, net of tax of $2.9 million, to record a non-cash dividend reflecting the difference between the proceeds received and the net carrying value of a corporate aircraft sold to AIG. We recorded an increase to Retained earnings of $9.6 million for a receipt from AIG for certain expected separate company tax liabilities, as required under the AerCap sales agreement.

        Expenses Paid by AIG on Our Behalf:    AIG did not pay any expenses on our behalf during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014. We recorded $10.1 million and $2.6 million in Paid-in capital for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for compensation, legal fees and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse.

        Derivatives and Insurance Premiums:    The counterparty of all of our interest rate swap agreements as of December 31, 2013, was AIG Markets, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG. See Note 26—Fair Value Measurements and Note 27—Derivative Financial Instruments. In addition, we purchased insurance through a broker who may have placed part of our policies with AIG. Total insurance premiums were $2.2 million, $8.2 million, and $9.9 million for the beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Successor

Derivatives: The counterparty of all of our interest rate swap agreements as of December 31, 2014, was AIG Markets, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIG, and these swap agreements are guaranteed by AIG. See Note 26—Fair Value Measurements and Note 27—Derivative Financial Instruments.  

        Management Fees:    We earn management fees from two trusts consolidated by AIG for the management of aircraft we sold to the trusts in prior years, (the "Castle Trusts").

        Dividends and Capital Contribution:    During the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, we recorded $14.9 million in stock compensation for AerCap share-based awards, as a capital contribution in Paid-in-capital.

        Transactions with AerCap:    Subsequent to the AerCap Transaction, AerCap provides us with certain managerial, finance, technical, marketing and support services which are essential to our business operations. We compensate AerCap for these services based on an arms-length price and in accordance with AerCap's global transfer pricing methodology. We had a net receivable from AerCap of $1,345.2 million at December 31, 2014 relating to operational activities of group entities including, but not limited to, the issuance and payoff of third-party debt, the purchase and transfer of aircraft, management fees allocated by AerCap and other cash transfers in the ordinary course of business.

        Aircraft Leased to AerCap:    Some of our aircraft are on lease to AerCap, which leases the aircraft to airlines. We recorded commission to AerCap Ireland Limited of $0.7 million for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, related to those leases.

        Our financial statements include the following amounts involving related parties:

	Successor			Predecessor
	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014			Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014			Years Ended December 31,
Statement of Operations (Dollars in thousands)							2013			2012
Expense (income):
Allocated corporate costs from AerCap	$	52,712		$	—		$	—		$	—
Interest income on Receivable from AerCap		(33,262	)		—			—			—
Effect from derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.(a)		(4,293	)		428			1,183			1,212
Interest on derivative contracts with AIG Markets, Inc.		4,307			2,844			11,995			17,712
Management fees received from Castle Trusts		(4,857	)		(2,497	)		(8,821	)		(8,871	)
Commission revenue from AerCap for consigned aircraft		(1,445	)		—			—			—
Lease commission to AerCap		654			—			—			—
Corporate costs from AIG, including allocations(b)					4,504			38,990			22,941
Interest on time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)					(528	)		(2,878	)		(3,634	)
Management fees paid to subsidiaries of AIG					—			126			156

	Successor			Predecessor
	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Balance Sheet (Dollars in thousands)
Asset (liability):
Receivable from AerCap, net	$	1,345,153		$	—
Receivable from AIG for compensation programs		5,716			—
Derivative liabilities(a)		(1,281	)		(8,348	)
Time deposit account with AIG Markets(c)					606,249
Current income taxes and other tax liabilities to AIG(d)					(316,293	)
Accrued pension liability under AIG plan					(22,881	)
Corporate costs payable to AIG and amounts owed to AIG subsidiaries					(783	)
Equity increase (decrease):
Stock Compensation		14,876			—
AIG common stock transferred to AIG					(924	)
Expenses paid by AIG on our behalf(e)					10,053

(a)	See Note 27—Derivative Financial Instruments.
(b)	Amount for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes $3.7 million of legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf prior to 2013. See Note 1—Basis of Preparation.
(c)	We had a 30-day interest bearing time deposit account with AIG Markets, Inc., which was terminated in connection with the AerCap Transaction.
(d)	We paid approximately $0.4 million to AIG for ILFC tax liability during the year ended December 31, 2013.
(e)	Amount for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes the after-tax impact of a $3.7 million adjustment to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG on our behalf prior to 2013. See Note 1—Basis of Preparation.

Successor

        Cash flow activities:    The following related party transactions are reflected in the Successor Statement of Cash Flow for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014: (i) Cash transfers to or from related parties; (ii) proceeds from issuance of debt and repayments of debt; (iii) flight equipment transactions, including pre-delivery payments and aircraft purchases (iv) revenue received on aircraft leased to a related party; and (v) corporate expenses either paid by us on behalf of a related party or paid by related parties on our behalf.

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Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating loss carryforwards
Deferred tax asset before valuation allowance	$ 357,359,000
U.S.
Operating loss carryforwards
Deferred tax asset before valuation allowance	66,500,000
Foreign | Australia
Operating loss carryforwards
Valuation allowance on net operating loss carryforwards and capital loss carryforward	36,900,000
U.S. federal (IRS)
Operating loss carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards	3,200,000
Valuation allowance against net operating loss carryforwards	25,000,000
Irish Federal
Operating loss carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 1,749,900,000

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Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits

Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits

14. Security Deposits on Aircraft, Deferred Overhaul Rental and Other Customer Deposits

        Security deposits, deferred overhaul rental and other customer deposits for the Predecessor were comprised of the following at December 31, 2013:

	Predecessor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2013
Security deposits paid by lessees	$	1,065,719
Deferred overhaul rentals		882,422
Rents received in advance and straight-line rents		460,785
Other customer deposits		229,068
	$	2,637,994

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Debt (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Nov. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	May 14, 2014	Sep. 29, 2014	Mar. 11, 2014	Jan. 28, 2014	Oct. 09, 2012
Debt
Debt outstanding	$ 23,276,335,000
AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine
Debt
Maximum amount of credit facility		550,000,000
Secured debt financing
Debt
Number of aircraft pledged as collateral	464
Collateral amount	11,800,000,000
Debt outstanding	7,600,000,000
Secured debt financing | Predecessor
Debt
Collateral amount			14,661,369,000
Debt outstanding			8,207,849,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility
Debt
Debt outstanding	302,142,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine
Debt
Amount outstanding under the facility	302,100,000
Maximum amount of credit facility		550,000,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | Predecessor | AeroTurbine
Debt
Amount outstanding under the facility			380,500,000
Maximum amount of credit facility			430,000,000
Unsecured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding	14,600,000,000
Unsecured debt financing | Acquisition Notes | Joint debt issuance | AerCap Ireland Capital Limited
Debt
Face amount of debt				2,600,000,000
Unsecured debt financing | 5% senior notes due October 2021 | Joint debt issuance | AerCap Ireland Capital Limited
Debt
Face amount of debt					800,000,000
Unsecured debt financing | 2012 Credit Facility | Predecessor
Debt
Maximum amount of credit facility						$ 2,300,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000	$ 2,300,000,000

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Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases

Schedule of components of Net investment in finance and sales-type leases

	Successor			Predecessor
	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
Total lease payments to be received	$	380,722		$	258,887
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment (unguaranteed)		93,754			56,003
Less: Unearned income		(157,414	)		(103,774	)
		317,062			211,116
Less: Allowance for credit losses		—			—
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases	$	317,062		$	211,116

Schedule of minimum future lease payments to be received on finance and sales-type leases

	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	71,359
2016		68,415
2017		57,039
2018		55,521
2019		47,135
Thereafter		81,253
Total minimum lease payments to be received	$	380,722

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Debt (Details 13) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		$ 23,276,335,000
Debt financing, net		24,568,509,000
Senior Debt Obligations
Debt
Debt financing, net		23,568,747,000
Secured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		7,600,000,000
Net book value		11,800,000,000
Debt financing, net		7,938,858,000
Secured debt financing | Senior secured notes issued August 2010
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		2,550,000,000
Secured debt financing | Export credit facilities, ECA and Ex-Im
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		1,283,742,000
Secured debt financing | Institutional term loans
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		3,355,263,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		302,142,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine
Debt
Long-term Line of Credit		302,100,000
Unsecured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		14,600,000,000
Debt financing, net		15,629,889,000
Unsecured debt financing | ILFC Legacy Notes - bonds and medium-term notes
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		11,230,020,000
Subordinated debt
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross		1,000,000,000
Debt financing, net		999,762,000
Predecessor
Debt
Secured debt financing, net	8,202,791,000
Unsecured debt financing, net	12,238,066,000
Debt financing, net	21,440,857,000
Subordinated debt	1,000,000,000
Predecessor | Senior Debt Obligations
Debt
Debt financing, net	20,440,857,000
Predecessor | Senior Debt Obligations | Adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method
Debt
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements Amount Pretax Income (Loss)	19,500,000
Predecessor | Senior Debt Obligations | Adjustment to correct and fully align amortization of debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method
Debt
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements Amount Pretax Income (Loss)	4,400,000
Predecessor | Secured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	8,207,849,000
Net book value	14,661,369,000
Number of aircraft	405
Deferred debt discount	(5,058,000)
Predecessor | Secured debt financing | Senior secured notes issued August 2010
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	3,900,000,000
Net book value	5,864,796,000
Number of aircraft	174
Predecessor | Secured debt financing | Export credit facilities, ECA and Ex-Im
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	1,746,144,000
Net book value	4,938,321,000
Number of aircraft	118
Predecessor | Secured debt financing | Bank debt
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	1,811,705,000
Net book value	2,591,814,000
Number of aircraft	61
Predecessor | Secured debt financing | Bank debt | Variable interest entity, primary beneficiary, consolidated
Debt
Non-Recourse Debt	173,500,000
Predecessor | Secured debt financing | Bank debt | AeroTurbine
Debt
Long-term Line of Credit	380,500,000
Predecessor | Secured debt financing | Institutional term loans
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	750,000,000
Net book value	1,266,438,000
Number of aircraft	52
Predecessor | Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine
Debt
Long-term Line of Credit	380,500,000
Predecessor | Unsecured debt financing
Debt
Deferred debt discount	(31,456,000)
Predecessor | Unsecured debt financing | ILFC Legacy Notes - bonds and medium-term notes
Debt
Debt outstanding, gross	$ 12,269,522,000

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Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

29. Subsequent Events

        We evaluated subsequent events through March 30, 2015, the date the financial statements were issued.

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Debt (Details 15) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2012
Debt
Segregated security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments	421,170,000		421,170,000
Predecessor
Debt
Segregated security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments		464,824,000
Secured debt financing
Debt
Number of aircraft designated as collateral	464
Secured debt financing | 1999 ECA facility and 2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Maximum | Predecessor
Debt
Required loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)		50.00%
Secured debt financing | 2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Amount outstanding under the facility	1,040,000,000		1,040,000,000
Secured debt financing | 2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Amount outstanding under the facility		1,500,000,000
Segregated security deposits, overhaul rentals and rental payments		450,400,000
Interest rate, minimum (as a percent)		0.316%
Interest rate, maximum, (as a percent)		4.711%
Secured debt financing | 2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan
Debt
Amortization period			10 years
Secured debt financing | 2004 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan | Predecessor
Debt
Amortization period		10 years
Secured debt financing | 1999 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Amount outstanding under the facility		0
Secured debt financing | 1999 ECA facility | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan | Predecessor
Debt
Amortization period		10 years
Secured debt financing | Ex-Im Financings | Subsidiary
Debt
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)	1.492%		1.492%
Secured debt financing | Ex-Im Financings | Subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount				$ 287,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)		1.492%
Number of aircraft designated as collateral		2

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Predecessor
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use		$ 1,162,843	$ 102,662
Aircraft impairment charges and fair value adjustments on flight equipment sold or to be disposed	$ 49,247	$ 238,557	$ 89,700

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Related Party Transactions (Details 2) (USD $)	11 Months Ended	4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Asset (liability):
Receivable from related party, net	$ 1,345,153,000
Equity increase (decrease):
Stock compensation	14,876,000
Paid-in Capital
Equity increase (decrease):
Stock compensation	14,876,000
Predecessor
Asset (liability):
Income taxes paid		100,000		400,000		1,700,000
Predecessor | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Equity increase (decrease):
Equity increase (decrease)		2,958,000	[1]	(924,000)	[2]	(25,375,000)	[2]
Predecessor | Paid-in Capital
Equity increase (decrease):
Equity increase (decrease)		63,000	[3]	10,053,000	[4]	19,326,000	[4]
AerCap | Corporate costs, including allocations
Expense (income):
Corporate costs	52,712,000
AerCap | Receivable
Expense (income):
Interest income	(33,262,000)
AerCap | Consigned aircraft commissions
Expense (income):
Revenue from related parties	(1,445,000)
AerCap | Operational activities of group entities
Asset (liability):
Receivable from related party, net	1,345,153,000
AerCap | AerCap share-based awards
Expense (income):
Corporate costs	14,876,000
AerCap | AerCap share-based awards | Paid-in Capital
Equity increase (decrease):
Stock compensation	14,876,000
AIG Markets, Inc. | Derivative contracts
Expense (income):
Expense from related party	(4,293,000)
Interest	4,307,000
Asset (liability):
Due to affiliate	(1,281,000)
AIG Markets, Inc. | Derivative contracts | Predecessor
Expense (income):
Expense from related party		428,000		1,183,000		1,212,000
Interest		2,844,000		11,995,000		17,712,000
Asset (liability):
Due to affiliate				(8,348,000)
AIG Markets, Inc. | Time deposit | Predecessor
Expense (income):
Interest income		(528,000)		(2,878,000)		(3,634,000)
Asset (liability):
Due from affiliate				606,249,000
Period to maturity of time deposit account				30 days
AerCap Ireland Limited | Consigned aircraft commissions
Expense (income):
Revenue from related parties	(1,445,000)
AerCap Ireland Limited | Lease commission
Expense (income):
Expense from related party	654,000
Affiliated entities (Castle Trusts) | Management services agreements
Expense (income):
Revenue from related parties	(4,857,000)
Affiliated entities (Castle Trusts) | Management services agreements | Predecessor
Expense (income):
Revenue from related parties		(2,497,000)		(8,821,000)		(8,871,000)
AIG | Corporate costs, including allocations | Predecessor
Expense (income):
Corporate costs		4,504,000		38,990,000		22,941,000
AIG | Corporate costs, including allocations | Predecessor | Adjustment to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG
Asset (liability):
Expense related to prior years				3,700,000
Equity increase (decrease):
After-tax impact of expenses from prior years				3,700,000
AIG | Compensation programs
Asset (liability):
Receivable from related party, net	5,716,000
AIG | Tax sharing agreement | Predecessor
Asset (liability):
Due to affiliate				(316,293,000)
Income taxes paid				400,000
AIG | Non-Qualified Income Plan liability | Predecessor
Asset (liability):
Due to affiliate				(22,881,000)
AIG | Non-Qualified Income Plan liability | Predecessor | Paid-in Capital
Equity increase (decrease):
Equity increase (decrease)		296,000
AIG | AIG stock transferred to AIG | Predecessor | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Equity increase (decrease):
Equity increase (decrease)				(924,000)
AIG | Compensation, legal fees and other expenses paid by AIG | Predecessor | Paid-in Capital
Equity increase (decrease):
Equity increase (decrease)				10,053,000		2,636,000
Subsidiaries of AIG | Management services agreements | Predecessor
Expense (income):
Expense from related party				126,000		156,000
AIG and AIG subsidiaries | Corporate costs, including allocations | Predecessor
Asset (liability):
Due to affiliate				$ (783,000)

[1] The increase to Retained earnings during the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, reflects a $9,626 receipt from AIG for certain expected separate company tax liabilities, as required under the AerCap sales agreement, partially offset by decreases in Retained earnings of $5,298, net of tax of $2,889, to record a non-cash dividend reflecting the difference between the proceeds received and the net carrying value of a corporate aircraft sold to AIG, and $1,370 recorded as a dividend, for a fee ILFC paid on behalf of AIG to satisfy a statutory law requirement.

[2] In 2013, we transferred shares of AIG stock with a carrying value, net of tax, of $0.9 million to AIG and recorded the transaction as a decrease to Retained earnings. In 2012, we recorded a decrease to Retained earnings of $25,379, net of tax of $11,866 when we transferred two corporate aircraft to AIG, and an increase to Retained earnings of $(4) for other miscellaneous adjustments.

[3] We recorded an increase of $296, net of tax of $161, in connection with settlement of the AIG Non-Qualified Income Plan liability, and a decrease of $233 for adjustments to state taxes payable.

[4] We recorded $10,053 during 2013 and $2,636 during 2012 in Paid-in capital for compensation expenses, legal expenses and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse. Additionally, we recorded $16,690, net of tax of $9,211, in Paid-in capital during 2012 when AIG contributed a corporate aircraft to us.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (Predecessor, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Paid-in Capital
Transaction
Recorded in Paid-in capital	$ 19,326	[1]
Accumulated Retained Earnings
Transaction
Equity increase (decrease)	(25,375)	[2]
AIG | Compensation, legal fees and other expenses paid by AIG | Paid-in Capital
Transaction
Recorded in Paid-in capital	2,636
AIG | Corporate aircraft received as capital contribution
Transaction
Number of aircraft transferred	1
AIG | Corporate aircraft received as capital contribution | Paid-in Capital
Transaction
Recorded in Paid-in capital	16,690
Recorded in Paid-in capital, tax	9,211
AIG | Corporate aircraft transferred as dividend
Transaction
Number of aircraft transferred	2
AIG | Corporate aircraft transferred as dividend | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Transaction
Equity increase (decrease)	(25,379)
Equity decrease (increase), tax benefit	11,866
AIG | Miscellaneous adjustments | Accumulated Retained Earnings
Transaction
Equity increase (decrease)	$ (4)

[1] We recorded $10,053 during 2013 and $2,636 during 2012 in Paid-in capital for compensation expenses, legal expenses and other expenses paid by AIG on our behalf for which we were not required to reimburse. Additionally, we recorded $16,690, net of tax of $9,211, in Paid-in capital during 2012 when AIG contributed a corporate aircraft to us.

[2] In 2013, we transferred shares of AIG stock with a carrying value, net of tax, of $0.9 million to AIG and recorded the transaction as a decrease to Retained earnings. In 2012, we recorded a decrease to Retained earnings of $25,379, net of tax of $11,866 when we transferred two corporate aircraft to AIG, and an increase to Retained earnings of $(4) for other miscellaneous adjustments.

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Lease Revenue (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Lease Revenue

Schedule of minimum future rentals on non-cancelable operating leases and subleases of flight equipment

Year Ended	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	3,524,388
2016		2,979,268
2017		2,360,898
2018		1,676,674
2019		1,185,590
Thereafter		2,916,582
Total	$	14,643,400

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Maintenance Rights Intangible and Lease Premium (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Components of maintenance rights intangible and lease premiums
Amortization expense	$ 14,461
Lease premium
Components of maintenance rights intangible and lease premiums
Gross Carrying Amount	106,743
Accumulated Amortization	(14,462)
Net	92,281
Estimated amortization expense for the next five years
2015	21,788
2016	19,600
2017	13,633
2018	11,220
2019	$ 10,466
Lease premium | Weighted Average
Components of maintenance rights intangible and lease premiums
Amortization period	5 years 7 months 6 days

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Debt (Details 14) (Secured debt financing, USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Aug. 20, 2010 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 01, 2014
Debt
Number of aircraft designated as collateral	464
Senior secured notes issued August 2010
Debt
Number of aircraft designated as collateral		146
Amount of sinking fund	0	$ 0
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount			3,900,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral			174
Amount of sinking fund				0
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Minimum
Debt
Prepayment penalty percentage		1.00%
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Minimum | Predecessor
Debt
Number of days' notice that the entity must provide for the redemption of notes				30 days
Prepayment penalty percentage				1.00%
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Maximum | Predecessor
Debt
Number of days' notice that the entity must provide for the redemption of notes				60 days
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Guarantor subsidiaries
Debt
Number of subsidiaries which either own or hold leases of aircraft included in the pool securing the notes		2
Senior secured notes issued August 2010 | Guarantor subsidiaries | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries which either own or hold leases of aircraft included in the pool securing the notes			2
Senior secured bonds 6.5 % due September 2014
Debt
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)					6.50%
Senior secured bonds 6.5 % due September 2014 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount			1,350,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			6.50%
Senior secured bonds 6.75% Due September 2016 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount			1,275,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			6.75%
Senior secured bonds 7.125% Due September 2018 | Predecessor
Debt
Debt issued amount			$ 1,275,000,000
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			7.125%

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Basis of Preparation (Details 2) (Predecessor, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Out of period adjustments
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	$ 10.7
Decrease (increase) to after-tax loss	13.4
Adjustments to interest expense to correct and fully align amortization of deferred debt issue costs and debt discounts in prior periods with the effective interest method | Senior Debt Obligations
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	19.5
Adjustment to correctly reflect legal expenses paid by AIG | AIG | Corporate costs, including allocations
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	(3.7)
Decrease (increase) to after-tax loss	(3.7)
Adjustments to correct lease revenue to fully align amortization of prepaid lease costs on certain leases with early termination options
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to pre-tax loss	(5.5)
Reversal of IRS audit interest expense incorrectly recognized in fourth quarter 2011 tax provision
Out of period adjustments related to prior years
Decrease (increase) to after-tax loss	$ 8.3

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

15. Income Taxes

Successor

        The Successor, a Delaware statutory trust, is a pass-through entity that is not subject to tax in the U.S. or Ireland. Rather, its beneficiaries AerCap Ireland Capital Limited and ILFC, are subject to tax. As the majority of the Successor's income and expense is subject to tax by AerCap Ireland Capital Limited, an Irish limited company, the Successor is presented as an Irish tax resident whose earnings are subject to Irish corporate income tax.

        The Successor's effective tax rate for the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, was 15.6%. The Successor's effective tax rate is lower than the Predecessor's primarily due to the effect of the Reorganization, which resulted in the majority of the Successor's earnings now being taxed at the lower Irish income tax rate. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction.  

        The following table presents Successor income before income taxes for the locations in which such pre-tax income was earned or incurred.

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
U.S.	$	60,212
Ireland		752,894
Other non-U.S.		2,224
Total	$	815,330

        The provision for income taxes is comprised of the following:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Current:
Ireland	$	229
U.S.		15,553
Other non-U.S.		488
		16,270
Deferred:
Ireland		92,756
U.S.		18,413
Other non-U.S.		77
		111,246
	$	127,516

        The net deferred tax liability consists of the following:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2014
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on flight equipment	$	376,302
Intangibles		36,960
Other		16,709
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	429,971
Deferred Tax Assets:
Estimated reimbursements of overhaul rentals		19,847
Rent received in advance		2,534
Derivatives		454
Accruals and reserves		26,532
Net operating loss carryforward and other tax attributes		256,522
Deferred losses		49,787
Other		1,683
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		357,359
Valuation allowance		(61,933	)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance	$	295,426
Net Deferred Tax Liability	$	134,545

        As of December 31, 2014, before any valuation allowance, the Successor had a U.S. deferred tax asset of $66.5 million, including $3.2 million U.S. federal net operating losses, which expire in 2034. Due to the Reorganization, we do not expect to generate sufficient sources of taxable income to fully realize our deferred tax asset, and have recorded a $25.0 million partial valuation allowance.

        In addition, we have gross Irish net operating loss carryforwards of $1,749.9 million, as of December 31, 2014. Our Irish net operating loss carryforwards do not expire and were not impacted by the Reorganization. In Australia, because we do not expect to generate sufficient sources of taxable income to fully utilize our foreign net operating loss carryforwards and capital loss carryforward, we have recorded a valuation allowance against our entire deferred tax asset of $36.9 million as of December 31, 2014. Although it is reasonably possible that a change in the balance of our valuation allowance may occur within the next 12 months, based on the information currently available, we do not expect any change to be material to our consolidated financial condition.

        In making our assessment of the realization of the deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards, we considered all available evidence, including (i) the projected amount, nature and timing of the realization of deferred tax liabilities; (ii) current and projected taxable income; (iii) implications of the tax sharing agreement with AIG for the Predecessor; and (iv) tax planning strategies.

        The Successor is considered an Irish tax resident with a statutory tax rate of 12.5%. A reconciliation of the expected total provision at the statutory tax rate for income taxes to the amount recorded is as follows:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Computed expected provision	$	101,916
Other Foreign rate differential(a)		23,203
Other		2,397
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	127,516

(a) The foreign rate differential of includes earnings subject to U.S. federal and other non-Irish income taxes.

        A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	Successor
(Dollars in thousands)	Period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$	5,421
Additions based on tax positions related to current period		7,027
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	12,448

        Substantially all of the unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. Although it is reasonably possible that a change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next 12 months, based on the information currently available, we do not expect any change to be material to our consolidated financial condition. The unrecognized tax benefits and interest accrued during the Predecessor periods remain with AIG.

        Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized in income tax expense. Successor did not recognize any interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits during the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

        We regularly evaluate adjustments proposed by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2014, such proposed adjustments would not have resulted in a material change to our consolidated financial condition, although it is possible that the effect could be material to our consolidated results of operations for an individual reporting period.

        Although we operate in various countries throughout the world, the major tax jurisdictions in which we operate in are the United States and Ireland. The Successor's U.S. corporate subsidiaries will file their first U.S. federal income tax returns for tax year 2014, which is subject to examination. In Ireland, we are subject to examination for tax years from 2010 through 2013.

Predecessor

        The following tables present Predecessor income (loss) before income taxes by the U.S. and foreign location in which such pre-tax income (loss) income was earned or incurred.

	Predecessor
			Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)			2013			2012
U.S.	$	128,105	$	(644,050	)	$	19,835
Foreign		93,131		(152,434	)		351,256
Total	$	221,236	$	(796,484	)	$	371,091

        Our foreign entities are generally treated as foreign disregarded entities of a U.S. corporation for U.S federal income tax purposes in the Predecessor period. Accordingly, the foreign income is also subject to U.S. federal income tax on a current basis.

        The provision (benefit) for income taxes is comprised of the following:

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Current:
Federal	$	(148,014	)	$	12,696		$	23,859
State		(231	)		1,284			(613	)
Foreign		756			284			494
		(147,489	)		14,264			23,740
Deferred:
Federal		202,933			(288,838	)		(73,202	)
State		1,374			(8,637	)		(6,332	)
Foreign		20,510			3,810			16,563
		224,817			(293,665	)		(62,971	)
	$	77,328		$	(279,401	)	$	(39,231	)

        The Predecessor was included in the consolidated federal income tax return of AIG as well as certain state tax returns where AIG files on a combined/unitary basis. Under the tax sharing agreement with AIG, Predecessor settled the current tax liability as if the Predecessor and its subsidiaries were each a separate standalone taxpayer. Thus, AIG credited the Predecessor to the extent the net operating losses, foreign tax credits and other tax benefits (calculated on a separate return basis) were used in AIG's consolidated tax return and charged the Predecessor to the extent of the current tax liability (calculated on a separate return basis). Predecessor's tax sharing agreement with AIG was terminated upon consummation of the AerCap Transaction.

        The net deferred tax liability consists of the following:

	Predecessor
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2013
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on flight equipment	$	4,723,639
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	4,723,639
Deferred Tax Assets:
Straight-line rents	$	35,315
Estimated reimbursements of overhaul rentals		312,689
Capitalized overhauls		92,325
Rent received in advance		86,558
Derivatives		3,211
Accruals and reserves		88,842
Net operating loss carryforward and other tax attributes		178,071
Investment in foreign subsidiaries		73,041
Other		14,871
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		884,923
Valuation allowance		(15,736	)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance	$	869,187
Net Deferred Tax Liability	$	3,854,452

        In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standard that requires a liability related to unrecognized tax benefits to be presented as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward. Predecessor adopted the standard prospectively on January 1, 2014. Prior to the adoption of the standard, U.S. federal net operating losses were generally presented gross of any unrecognized tax benefits and classified as deferred tax assets to the extent they exceeded the amount of the unrecognized tax benefit for that year. Due to the adoption of the standard, $127.4 million of Predecessor unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2014 have been presented as a reduction of deferred tax assets for net operating losses instead of reported as a component within Current income taxes and other tax liabilities.

        Predecessor U.S. federal net operating losses were generally classified as deferred tax assets due to uncertainties with regard to the timing of their future utilization in the consolidated tax return of AIG. On a separate tax return basis, Predecessor had U.S. federal gross net operating loss carryforwards of $779.9 million for December 31, 2013. Predecessor's U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards expire beginning in 2028. In addition, as of December 31, 2013, Predecessor also had gross foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $300.7 million. The foreign net operating loss carryforwards do not expire. In Australia, because Predecessor did not expect to generate sufficient sources of taxable income to fully utilize our foreign net operating loss carryforwards, Predecessor have recorded a valuation allowance of $15.7 million, as of December 31, 2013, resulting in a deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance, of $0 million at December 31, 2013. Predecessor had U.S. foreign tax credits carryforwards which begin to expire in 2018 and certain state net operating loss carryforwards which begin to expire in 2026.

        In making our assessment of the realization of the deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards, we considered all available evidence, including (i) the projected amount, nature and timing of the realization of deferred tax liabilities; (ii) current and projected taxable income; (iii) implications of the tax sharing agreement with AIG for the Predecessor; and (iv) tax planning strategies.

        A reconciliation of the expected total provision at the statutory tax rate for income taxes to the amount recorded is as follows:

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Computed expected provision at 35%	$	77,433		$	(278,769	)	$	129,882
State income tax, net of Federal		743			(4,780	)		(4,514	)
IRS audit adjustments and interest		1,044			(485	)		(2,802	)
Tax basis adjustment		—			914			(162,639	)
Other		(1,892	)		3,719			842
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	77,328		$	(279,401	)	$	(39,231	)

        The Predecessor was periodically advised of certain IRS and other adjustments identified in AIG's consolidated tax return which were attributable to our operations. Under the tax sharing arrangement with AIG, the Predecessor provided a charge or credit for the effect of the adjustments and the related interest in the period we were advised of such adjustments and interest. The Predecessor recognized $1.0 million, $(0.5) million and $(2.8) million of IRS audit adjustments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        In May 2012, a decision in favor of a taxpayer was granted whereby the U.S. Court of Federal Claims held that in calculating the gain realized upon the sale of an asset under the Foreign Sales Corporation regime, the asset's adjusted tax basis should not be reduced by the amount of disallowed depreciation deductions allocable to tax-exempt foreign trade income. Based upon the decision reached in the case, the Predecessor adjusted its tax basis in certain flight equipment and recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $601 million and a corresponding reserve of $438.5 million for uncertain tax positions, resulting in a net tax benefit of $162.6 million.

        A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	Predecessor
				Years Ended December 31,
	Period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)				2013			2012
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period	$	809,009		$	725,746		$	256,586
Additions based on tax positions related to current period		27,376			88,326			480,927
Additions for tax positions of prior years		6,138			355			5,652
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(1,737	)		(5,418	)		(17,419	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	840,786		$	809,009		$	725,746

        Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized in income tax expense. Predecessor recognized $0.8 million, $8.5 million, and $2.7 million of interest, net of the federal benefit, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At December 31, 2013, we had accrued $20.2 million for the payment of interest, net of the federal tax benefit. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the tax rate were $809.0 million and $725.7 million, respectively.

        We regularly evaluate adjustments proposed by taxing authorities. At May 13, 2014 and December 31, 2013, such proposed adjustments would not have resulted in a material change to our consolidated financial condition, although it is possible that the effect could be material to our consolidated results of operations for an individual reporting period. Although it is reasonably possible that a change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next 12 months, based on the information currently available, we do not expect any change to be material to our consolidated financial condition.

        Although we operate in various countries throughout the world, the major tax jurisdictions in which we operate in are the U.S. and Ireland. In the U.S., we were included in AIG's consolidated federal income tax return, which is currently under examination for tax years 2000 through 2006. The statute of limitation for all years prior to 2000 has expired for Predecessor consolidated federal tax return. In Ireland, we are subject to examination for tax years from 2009 through 2012.

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Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		11 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended					4 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	May 13, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	May 13, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	May 31, 2012	Jan. 01, 2014
Income taxes
Effective tax rate (as a percent)				15.60%
Income (loss) before income taxes
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	$ 145,891,000	$ 303,933,000	$ 365,506,000	$ 815,330,000
Current
Total current income taxes				16,270,000
Deferred
Total deferred income taxes				111,246,000
Provision (benefit) for income taxes				127,516,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Accelerated depreciation on flight equipment		376,302,000		376,302,000
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities		429,971,000		429,971,000
Deferred Tax Assets
Estimated reimbursements of overhaul rentals		19,847,000		19,847,000
Rent received in advance		2,534,000		2,534,000
Derivatives		454,000		454,000
Accruals and reserves		26,532,000		26,532,000
Net operating loss carry forward and other tax attributes		256,522,000		256,522,000
Other		1,683,000		1,683,000
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		357,359,000		357,359,000
Valuation allowance		(61,933,000)		(61,933,000)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance		295,426,000		295,426,000
Net Deferred Tax Liability		186,861,000		186,861,000
U.S.
Income (loss) before income taxes
Foreign				60,212,000
Current
Foreign				15,553,000
Deferred
Foreign				18,413,000
Deferred Tax Assets
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		66,500,000		66,500,000
Ireland
Income (loss) before income taxes
U.S.				752,894,000
Current
Federal				229,000
Deferred
Federal				92,756,000
Other non-U.S.
Income (loss) before income taxes
Foreign				2,224,000
Current
Foreign				488,000
Deferred
Foreign				77,000
Predecessor
Income (loss) before income taxes
U.S.											128,105,000		(644,050,000)	19,835,000
Foreign											93,131,000		(152,434,000)	351,256,000
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES					29,177,000	192,059,000	142,365,000	(1,049,315,000)	45,673,000	64,793,000	221,236,000		(796,484,000)	371,091,000
Current
Federal											(148,014,000)		12,696,000	23,859,000
State											(231,000)		1,284,000	(613,000)
Foreign											756,000		284,000	494,000
Total current income taxes											(147,489,000)		14,264,000	23,740,000
Deferred
Federal											202,933,000		(288,838,000)	(73,202,000)
State											1,374,000		(8,637,000)	(6,332,000)
Foreign											20,510,000		3,810,000	16,563,000
Total deferred income taxes											224,817,000	[1]	(293,665,000)	(62,971,000)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes											77,328,000		(279,401,000)	(39,231,000)
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Accelerated depreciation on flight equipment							4,723,639,000						4,723,639,000
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities							4,723,639,000						4,723,639,000
Deferred Tax Assets
Straight line rents							35,315,000						35,315,000
Estimated reimbursements of overhaul rentals							312,689,000						312,689,000
Capitalized overhauls							92,325,000						92,325,000
Rent received in advance							86,558,000						86,558,000
Derivatives							3,211,000						3,211,000
Accruals and reserves							88,842,000						88,842,000
Net operating loss carry forward and other tax attributes							178,071,000						178,071,000
Investment in foreign subsidiaries							73,041,000						73,041,000
Other							14,871,000						14,871,000
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance							884,923,000						884,923,000
Valuation allowance							(15,736,000)						(15,736,000)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance							869,187,000						869,187,000
Net Deferred Tax Liability					4,100,000,000		3,854,452,000				4,100,000,000		3,854,452,000
Unrecognized tax benefits reclassified as a reduction of deferred tax assets for net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards																127,400,000
Predecessor | U.S.
Deferred
Provision (benefit) for income taxes															$ (162,600,000)

[1] Current income taxes and other tax liabilities of $127,418 were reclassified to Deferred income taxes on our Predecessor Consolidated Balance Sheet for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, as a result of our adoption of new accounting guidance on January 1, 2014. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

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Asset Impairment (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2012 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2013 aircraft
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Number of aircraft held for use impaired or adjusted	44
Predecessor
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Impairment charges on flight equipment held for use	1,162,843,000	$ 102,662,000
Number of aircraft held for use impaired or adjusted		10
Certain aircraft types | Predecessor
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Number of Aircraft	104
Change in estimated useful life | Certain aircraft types | Predecessor
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Number of Aircraft			55
Number of aircraft held for use impaired or adjusted			32
Estimated annual increase in depreciation expense for December 31, 2014	23,000,000
Held for use aircraft, recurring assessments | Predecessor
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Impairment charges on flight equipment held for use		100,200,000
Aircraft under lease with customers that ceased operations | Predecessor
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Impairment charges on flight equipment held for use		2,500,000
Number of aircraft held for use impaired or adjusted		1
Widebody aircraft | Predecessor
Aircraft impairment charges on flight equipment held for use
Impairment charges on flight equipment held for use	1,000,000,000
Number of engines in aircraft			4

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Lease Revenue (Details) (USD $)	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum future rentals on non-cancelable operating leases and subleases of flight equipment
2015	$ 3,524,388,000
2016	2,979,268,000
2017	2,360,898,000
2018	1,676,674,000
2019	1,185,590,000
Thereafter	2,916,582,000
Total	14,643,400,000
Lease revenue additional disclosure
Maintenance rents and EOL compensation	$ 149,300,000
Flight equipment, including aircraft | Maximum
Flight equipment operating leases
Remaining term of operating lease	12 years

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AerCap Transaction (Details 3) (USD $)	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquired business information
Transaction and integration related expenses	$ 46,962,000
ILFC
Acquired business information
Transaction and integration related expenses	47,000,000
Total revenues and other income contributed by acquired business	2,623,400,000
Net income contributed by acquired business	687,800,000
Pro Forma Total revenue and other income		4,244,704,000	4,394,515,000
Pro Forma Net income (loss)		$ 749,498,000	$ (263,994,000)

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Uncategorized Items	2/5/2014 - 12/31/2014 USD ($)	2/5/2014 - 12/31/2014
[ilfc_AmountOfFlightEquipmentUnderOperatingLeasesReclassifiedToNetInvestmentInFinanceAndSaleTypeLeasesTotal]	108,324,000
[ilfc_AmountOfFlightEquipmentUnderOperatingLeasesTransferredToOtherAssets]	51,619,000
[ilfc_AmountOfNetInvestmentInFinanceAndSaleTypeLeasesReclassifiedFromFlightEquipmentUnderOperatingLeasesNet]	124,703,000
[ilfc_AmountRecognizedInIncomeInANonCashTransactionFlightEquipmentOperatingLeasesReclassifiedToNetInvestmentInFinanceAndSaleTypeLeases]	16,379,000
[ilfc_DepositsOnFlightEquipmentPurchasesAppliedToAcquisitionOfFlightEquipmentUnderOperatingLeases]	296,797,000
[ilfc_NoncashOrPartNoncashTransactionFlightEquipmentAppliedAgainstAdvanceOnNotesReceivableRelatedParty]	622,464,000
[ilfc_NumberOfAircraftTransferredToRelatedPartyNoncashTransaction]		6
[us-gaap_InterestPaidCapitalized]	69,268,000

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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

26. Fair Value Measurements

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

        Fair value is defined as price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates with the level of pricing observability. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets are measured and classified in a hierarchy for disclosure purposes consisting of three levels based on the observability of inputs available in the market place used to measure fair value.

Level 1—	Quoted prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.
Level 2—	Fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs.
Level 3—	Fair value estimates using significant unobservable inputs.

        At December 31, 2013, our derivative portfolio consisted of interest rate swap contracts. The fair value of these instruments was based upon a model that employed current interest and volatility rates, as well as other observable inputs as applicable. As such, the valuation of these instruments was classified as Level 2.

        The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2014 for Successor and December 31, 2013 for Predecessor that we measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy. As required by U.S. GAAP, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement.

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Derivative liabilities	$	1,281	$	—	$	1,281	$	—
	$	1,281	$	—	$	1,281	$	—

	Predecessor
	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Derivative liabilities	$	8,348	$	—	$	8,348	(a)	$	—
	$	8,348	$	—	$	8,348		$	—

(a) The balance includes CVA and MVA adjustments of $0.01 million as of December 31, 2013.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

        We applied the acquisition method of accounting and measured the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interest at fair value on the Closing Date. See Note 3—AerCap Transaction.  

        We measure the fair value of Flight equipment held under operating leases, when U.S. GAAP requires the application of fair value, including events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying amount of the flight equipment may not be recoverable. We measure the fair value of flight equipment on a non-recurring basis when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our aircraft may not be recoverable.

        The fair value of flight equipment is classified as a Level 3 valuation. Management evaluates quarterly the need to perform a recoverability assessment of flight equipment, and performs this assessment at least annually for all aircraft in our fleet. Recoverability assessments are performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our flight equipment may not be recoverable, which may require us to change our assumptions related to future projected cash flows. Management is active in the aircraft leasing industry and develops the assumptions used in the recoverability assessment. As part of the recoverability process, we update the critical and significant assumptions used in the recoverability assessment. Fair value of flight equipment is determined using an income approach based on the present value of cash flows from contractual lease agreements, flight hour rentals, where appropriate, and projected future lease payments, which extend to the end of the aircraft's economic life in its highest and best use configuration, as well as a disposition value, based on the expectations of market participants.

        We recognized impairment charges and fair value adjustments for the Successor period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, the Predecessor period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, the Predecessor year ended December 31, 2013, and the Predecessor year ended December 31, 2012 as provided in Note 20—Asset Impairment.  

        The following table presents the effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements as a result of the non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments recorded to flight equipment during the Predecessor period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014:

	Predecessor
(Dollars in thousands)	Book Value at December 31, 2013		Impairment Charges			Reclassifications and Other Adjustments			Sales			Depreciation			Book Value at May 13, 2014
Flight equipment	$	119,238	$	(49,247	)	$	(45,795	)	$	—		$	(3,020	)	$	21,176
Lease receivables and other assets		1,168		—			12,614			(369	)		—			13,413
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases		—		—			37,027			—			—			37,027
	$	120,406	$	(49,247	)	$	3,846	(a)	$	(369	)	$	(3,020	)	$	71,616

(a) Represents collections and prepaid lease costs applied against the finance and sales-type leases.

Inputs to Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Categorized as Level 3

        We measure the fair value of certain assets and liabilities on a non-recurring basis when U.S. GAAP requires the application of fair value, including events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying amounts of assets may not be recoverable. Assets subject to these measurements include flight equipment. The fair value of flight equipment is estimated when (i) aircraft held for use in our fleet is not recoverable; (ii) aircraft expected to be sold or parted-out is not recoverable; and (iii) aircraft is sold as part of a sales-type lease. We use the income approach to measure the fair value of flight equipment, which is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. The key inputs to the income approach include the current contractual lease cash flows and the projected future non-contractual lease cash flows, extended to the end of the aircraft's estimated holding period in its highest and best use configuration, as well as a contractual or estimated disposition value. The determination of these key inputs in applying the income approach is discussed below.

        The current contractual lease cash flows are based on the in-force lease rates. The projected future non-contractual lease cash flows are estimated based on the aircraft type, age, and airframe and engine configuration of the aircraft. The projected non-contractual lease cash flows are applied to a follow-on lease term(s), which are estimated based on the age of the aircraft at the time of re-lease. Follow-on leases and related cash flows are assumed through the estimated holding period of the aircraft. The holding period assumption is the period over which future cash flows are assumed to be generated. We generally assume the aircraft will be leased over a 25-year estimated economic useful life from the date of manufacture unless facts and circumstances indicate the holding period is expected to be shorter. Shorter holding periods can result from our assessment of the continued marketability of certain aircraft types or when a potential sale or future part-out of an individual aircraft has been contracted for, or is likely. In instances of a potential sale or part-out, the holding period is based on the estimated or actual sale or part-out date. The disposition value is generally estimated based on aircraft type. In situations where the aircraft will be disposed of, the residual value assumed is based on an estimated part-out value or the contracted sale price.

        The aggregate cash flows, as described above, are then discounted to present value. The discount rate used is based on the aircraft type and incorporates market participant assumptions regarding the market attractiveness of the aircraft type and the likely debt and equity financing components and the required returns of those financing components. Management has identified the key elements affecting the fair value calculation as the discount rate used to present value the estimated cash flows, the estimated aircraft holding period, and the proportion of contractual versus non-contractual cash flows.

        For Flight equipment for which non-recurring impairment charges and fair value adjustments were recorded during the Predecessor period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014, the following table presents the fair value of such Flight equipment as of the measurement date, the valuation technique, and the related unobservable inputs:

	Predecessor
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted-Average)
	(Dollars in millions)
Flight Equipment	$	67.8	Income Approach	Discount Rate	12.0% - 16.5% (13.2%)
				Remaining Holding Period	0 - 8 years (4 years)
				Present Value of Non-Contractual Cash Flows as a Percentage of Fair Value	0 - 100% (55%)

Sensitivity to Changes in Unobservable Inputs

        We consider unobservable inputs to be those for which market data is not available and that we developed using the best information available to us related to assumptions market participants use when pricing the asset or liability. Relevant inputs vary depending on the nature of the asset or liability being measured at fair value. The effect of a change in a particular assumption is considered independently of changes in any other assumptions. In practice, simultaneous changes in assumptions may not always have a linear effect on inputs.

        The significant unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value measurement of flight equipment are the discount rate, the remaining estimated holding period and the non-contractual cash flows. The discount rate is affected by movements in the aircraft funding markets, and can be impacted by fluctuations in required rates of return in debt and equity, and loan to value ratios. The remaining holding period and non-contractual cash flows represent management's estimate of the remaining service period of an aircraft and the estimated non-contractual cash flows over the remaining life of the aircraft. An increase in the discount rate applied would decrease the fair value of an aircraft, while an increase in the remaining estimated holding period or the estimated non-contractual cash flows would increase the fair value measurement.

Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

Successor

        We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating our fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

        Cash and Cash Equivalents:    The carrying value reported on the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximates its fair value.

        Notes Receivable:    The carrying value reported on the balance sheet for notes receivable approximates its fair value.

        Debt Financing:    The fair value of our debt financings consider the frequency and volume of quoted prices of our debt in active markets, where available. The fair value of our long-term unsecured fixed rate and floating rate debt is estimated using quoted market prices. The fair value of our long-term secured debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on current market prices for similar type debt.

        Derivatives:    At December 31, 2014, our derivative portfolio consisted of interest rate swap contracts. Fair values were based on the use of a valuation model that utilizes, among other things, current interest, foreign exchange and volatility rates, as applicable. As such, the valuation of these instruments is classified as Level 2.

        Guarantees:    Guarantees are included in Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fair value is determined by reference to the underlying aircraft and guarantee amount. See Note 24—Commitments and Contingencies—Asset Value Guarantees.

        The carrying amounts and fair values of our most significant financial instruments at December 31, 2014 are as follows:

	Successor
	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Book Value		Fair Value		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	$	1,007,519	$	1,007,519	$	1,007,519	(a)	$	—	$	—
Notes receivable		51,558		51,558		—			51,558		—
	$	1,059,077	$	1,059,077	$	1,007,519		$	51,558	$	—
Liabilities
Debt financings	$	24,568,509	$	24,443,579	$	—		$	24,443,579	$	—
Derivative liabilities		1,281		1,281		—			1,281		—
Guarantees		133,500		131,814		—			—		131,814
	$	24,703,290	$	24,576,674	$	—		$	24,444,860	$	131,814

(a) Includes restricted cash of $421.2 million as of December 31, 2014.

Predecessor

        We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating our fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

        Cash and Cash Equivalents:    The carrying value reported on the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximated its fair value. We considered time deposits that were not readily available for immediate withdrawal as Level 2 valuations.

        Notes Receivable:    The fair values for notes receivable were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market quoted discount rates that approximated the credit risk of the issuing party.

        Debt Financing:    The fair value of our debt financings, including the level within the fair value hierarchy, was determined at the end of each reporting period. We considered the frequency and volume of quoted prices of our debt in active markets, where available, in making our determination. The fair value of our long-term unsecured fixed-rate debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, based on our spread to U.S. Treasury bonds for similar debt. The fair value of our long-term unsecured floating rate debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on credit default spreads. The fair value of our long-term secured debt was estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on credit default spreads.

        Derivatives:    Fair values were based on the use of a valuation model that utilizes among other things, current interest, foreign exchange and volatility rates, as applicable.

        Guarantees:    Guarantees were included in Accrued interest and other payables on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fair value was determined by reference to the underlying aircraft fair value and guarantee amount.

        The carrying amounts and fair values (as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy to which the valuation relates) of our financial instruments at December 31, 2013 were as follows:

	Predecessor
	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Book Value			Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents, including Restricted cash	$	1,816,229		$	1,816,229		$	188,263	$	1,627,966	(a)	$	—
Notes receivable		18,146			19,686			—		19,686			—
	$	1,834,375		$	1,835,915		$	188,263	$	1,647,652		$	—
Liabilities
Debt financings	$	(21,440,857	)	$	(22,963,578	)	$	—	$	(22,963,578	)	$	—
Derivative liabilities		(8,348	)		(8,348	)		—		(8,348)	(b)		—
Guarantees		(128,750	)		(119,645	)		—		—			(119,645	)
	$	(21,577,955	)	$	(23,091,571	)	$	—	$	(22,971,926	)	$	(119,645	)

(a)	Includes restricted cash of $464.8 million as of December 31, 2013.
(b)	The balance includes CVA and MVA adjustments of $0.01 million as of December 31, 2013.

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Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases

Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases

8. Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases

        The following table lists the components of the Net investment in finance and sales-type leases:

	Successor			Predecessor
	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
Total lease payments to be received	$	380,722		$	258,887
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment (unguaranteed)		93,754			56,003
Less: Unearned income		(157,414	)		(103,774	)
		317,062			211,116
Less: Allowance for credit losses		—			—
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases	$	317,062		$	211,116

        During the period beginning February 5, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, the Successor did not have any activity in the allowance for credit losses on Net investment in finance and sales-type leases.

        During the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending May 13, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, the Predecessor did not have any activity in the allowance for credit losses on Net investment in finance and sales-type leases.

        At December 31, 2014, minimum future lease payments to be received on finance and sales-type leases were as follows:

	(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	71,359
2016		68,415
2017		57,039
2018		55,521
2019		47,135
Thereafter		81,253
Total minimum lease payments to be received	$	380,722

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Debt (Details 9) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 aircraft	Mar. 30, 2011 aircraft subsidiary	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012 aircraft subsidiary	Nov. 30, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013
Debt
Debt outstanding	$ 23,276,335,000	$ 23,276,335,000
AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity						550,000,000
Secured debt financing
Debt
Debt outstanding	7,600,000,000	7,600,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral	464
Secured debt financing | Predecessor
Debt
Debt outstanding				8,207,849,000
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity	1,500,000,000	1,500,000,000
Debt outstanding	1,100,000,000	1,100,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral		54
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement			1
Maximum borrowing capacity			1,300,000,000	1,500,000,000
Debt outstanding				1,300,000,000
Number of aircraft designated as collateral			54
Appraised value			2,400,000,000
Loan-to-value ratio (as a percent)			65.00%
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis		LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)	2.75%	2.75%
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | LIBOR | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis			LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)			2.75%
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Variable rate basis		base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		1.75%
Secured debt financing | Temescal Facility, March 2011 term loan | Base rate | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis			base rate
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)			1.75%
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility
Debt
Debt outstanding	302,142,000	302,142,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity						550,000,000
Credit facility, amount outstanding	302,100,000	302,100,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | AeroTurbine | Predecessor
Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity				430,000,000
Credit facility, amount outstanding				380,500,000
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | AeroTurbine
Debt
Variable rate basis		LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)		2.50%
Secured debt financing | AeroTurbine Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | AeroTurbine | Predecessor
Debt
Variable rate basis				LIBOR
Margin added to variable rate basis (as a percent)				3.00%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan
Debt
Debt outstanding	155,168,000	155,168,000
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary
Debt
Debt outstanding	155,200,000	155,200,000
Average interest rate (as a percent)	4.73%	4.73%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Prior to March 30, 2015
Debt
Prepayment penalty percentage		1.00%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor
Debt
Number of subsidiaries entered into loan agreement					1
Maximum borrowing capacity					203,000,000		203,000,000
Number of aircraft financed					7
Debt outstanding				173,500,000
Average interest rate (as a percent)				4.73%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Predecessor | Prior to March 30, 2015
Debt
Prepayment penalty percentage				1.00%
Secured debt financing | Camden Facility, March 2012 term loan | Non-restricted subsidiary | Amortizing loan | Predecessor
Debt
Amortization period					6 years