Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

ESCROW DEPOSITS Escrow Deposits (Details)

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ESCROW DEPOSITS Escrow Deposits (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
helicopter
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Deposits in like-kind exchange escrow accounts $ 0 $ 3,300,000  
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment 29,590,000 9,392,000 $ 28,609,000
Purchases of property and equipment 9,216,000 $ 16,770,000 $ 39,200,000
Escrow deposits returned to company 500,000    
AW169 Light Twin Helicopters      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Number of disposals | helicopter   1  
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment   $ 3,200,000  
S92 Heavy Helicopters      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Purchases of property and equipment $ 2,800,000