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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Impairment charge | $ 181 | $ 181 |
| Impaired airframes, engines, and parts, net carrying value | 192 | |
| Impaired airframes, engines, and parts, fair value | $ 11 |
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Impaired Asset At Carrying Value, Net No definition available.
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Impaired Asset At Fair Value No definition available.
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- Definition
The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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