UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 45,003	$ 26,912
Currency translation adjustments	8,991	(4,429)
Other comprehensive income	53,994	22,483
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(894)	(26)
Currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interest	217	(130)
Total comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(677)	(156)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Bristow Group	$ 53,317	$ 22,327