The Boeing Company (BA) 10-K 10 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 04, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	BOEING CO
Entity Central Index Key	12,927
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		662,503,822
Entity Public Float			$ 94.5

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales of products	$ 85,255	$ 80,688	$ 76,792
Sales of services	10,859	10,074	9,831
Total revenues	96,114	90,762	86,623
Cost of products	(73,446)	(68,551)	(65,640)
Cost of services	(8,578)	(8,132)	(7,553)
Boeing Capital interest expense	(64)	(69)	(75)
Total costs and expenses	(82,088)	(76,752)	(73,268)
Gross profit	14,026	14,010	13,355
Income from operating investments, net	274	287	214
General and administrative expense	(3,525)	(3,767)	(3,956)
Research and development expense, net	(3,331)	(3,047)	(3,071)
(Loss)/gain on dispositions, net	(1)	(10)	20
Earnings from operations	7,443	7,473	6,562
Other (loss)/income, net	(13)	(3)	56
Interest and debt expense	(275)	(333)	(386)
Earnings before income taxes	7,155	7,137	6,232
Income tax expense	(1,979)	(1,691)	(1,646)
Net earnings from continuing operations	$ 5,176	$ 5,446	4,586
Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $0, $0, $0			(1)
Net earnings	$ 5,176	$ 5,446	$ 4,585
Basic earnings per share	$ 7.52	$ 7.47	$ 6.03
Diluted earnings per share	$ 7.44	$ 7.38	$ 5.96

Consolidated Statements Of Ope3

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, taxes	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net earnings	$ 5,176	$ 5,446	$ 4,585
Currency translation adjustments	(92)	$ (97)	$ (64)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax of ($5), $0, $0	8
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivative instruments:
Unrealized (loss) arising during period, net of tax of $77, $77, and $42	(140)	$ (137)	$ (75)
Reclassification adjustment for loss/(gain) included in net earnings, net of tax of ($43), ($4), and $9	79	7	(17)
Total unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax	(61)	(130)	(92)
Defined benefit pension plans & other postretirement benefits:
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, net of tax of $402, $2,588, and ($3,437)	(732)	(4,612)	6,143
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost, net of tax of ($570), ($367), and ($849)	1,038	661	1,516
Settlements and curtailments included in net income, net of tax of ($27), ($101), and ($33)	51	180	59
Pension and postretirement benefit/(cost) related to our equity method investments, net of tax ($2), $15, and ($13)	3	(27)	24
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost, net of tax of ($22), ($12), and ($6)	38	21	10
Prior service cost arising during the period, net of tax of ($496), $3, and $41	902	(5)	(74)
Total defined benefit pension plans & other postretirement benefits, net of tax	1,300	(3,782)	7,678
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	1,155	(4,009)	7,522
Comprehensive (loss)/income related to noncontrolling interests	(3)	10	9
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 6,328	$ 1,447	$ 12,116

Consolidated Statements of Com5

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on certain investments, tax	$ (5)	$ 0	$ 0
Unrealized (loss)/gain on derivative instruments:
Unrealized loss arising during period, tax	77	77	42
Reclassification adjustment for loss/(gain) included in net earnings, tax	(43)	(4)	9
Defined benefit pension plans & other postretirement benefits:
Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, tax	402	2,588	(3,437)
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost, tax	(570)	(367)	(849)
Settlements and curtailments included in net income, tax	(27)	(101)	(33)
Pension and post retirement benefits related to our equity method investments, tax	(2)	15	(13)
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost, tax	(22)	(12)	(6)
Prior service cost arising during the period, tax	$ (496)	$ 3	$ 41

Consolidated Statements Of Fina

Consolidated Statements Of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 11,302	$ 11,733
Short-term and other investments		750	1,359
Accounts receivable, net		8,713	7,729
Current portion of customer financing, net		212	190
Inventories, net of advances and progress billings		47,257	46,756
Total current assets		68,234	67,767
Customer financing, net		3,358	3,371
Property, plant and equipment, net		12,076	11,007
Goodwill		5,126	5,119
Acquired intangible assets, net		2,657	2,869
Deferred income taxes		265	317
Investments		1,284	1,154
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $451 and $479		1,408	1,317
Total assets		94,408	92,921
Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable		10,800	10,667
Accrued liabilities		14,014	13,462
Advances and billings in excess of related costs		24,364	23,175
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt		1,234	929
Total current liabilities		50,412	48,233
Deferred income taxes		2,392	2,207
Accrued retiree health care		6,616	6,802
Accrued pension plan liability, net		17,783	17,182
Other long-term liabilities		2,078	1,566
Long-term debt		8,730	8,141
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $5.00 – 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 1,012,261,159 shares issued		5,061	5,061
Additional paid-in capital		4,834	4,625
Treasury stock, at cost		(29,568)	(23,298)
Retained earnings		38,756	36,180
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	[1]	(12,748)	(13,903)
Total shareholders’ equity		6,335	8,665
Noncontrolling interests		62	125
Total equity		6,397	8,790
Total liabilities and equity		$ 94,408	$ 92,921
[1]	Net of tax.

Consolidated Statements Of Fin7

Consolidated Statements Of Financial Position (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Other assets, accumulated amortization	$ 451	$ 479
Common stock, par value	$ 5	$ 5
Common stock, authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,012,261,159	1,012,261,159

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows - operation activities:
Net earnings	$ 5,176	$ 5,446	$ 4,585
Non-cash items -
Share-based plans expense	189	195	206
Depreciation and amortization	1,833	1,906	1,844
Investment/asset impairment charges, net	167	229	96
Customer financing valuation benefit	$ (5)	$ (28)	(11)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations			1
Loss/(gain) on dispositions, net	$ 1	$ 10	(20)
Other charges and credits, net	364	317	528
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	(157)	(114)	(128)
Changes in assets and liabilities –
Accounts receivable	(1,069)	(1,328)	(879)
Inventories, net of advances and progress billings	(1,110)	(4,330)	(5,562)
Accounts payable	(238)	1,339	(298)
Accrued liabilities	2	(1,088)	883
Advances and billings in excess of related costs	1,192	3,145	3,353
Income taxes receivable, payable and deferred	477	1,325	1,445
Other long-term liabilities	46	36	2
Pension and other postretirement plans	2,470	1,186	1,720
Customer financing, net	167	578	391
Other	(142)	34	23
Net cash provided by operating activities	9,363	8,858	8,179
Cash flows - investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment additions	(2,450)	(2,236)	(2,098)
Property, plant and equipment reductions	42	34	51
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(31)	(163)	(26)
Contributions to investments	(2,036)	(8,617)	(15,394)
Proceeds from investments	$ 2,590	$ 13,416	12,453
Purchase of distribution rights			$ (140)
Other	$ 39	$ 33
Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities	(1,846)	2,467	$ (5,154)
Cash flows - financing activities
New borrowings	1,746	962	571
Debt repayments	$ (885)	(1,601)	(1,434)
Repayments of distribution rights and other asset financing		(185)	(280)
Stock options exercised	$ 399	343	1,097
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	157	114	128
Employee taxes on certain share-based payment arrangements	(96)	(98)	(63)
Common shares repurchased	(6,751)	(6,001)	(2,801)
Dividends paid	$ (2,490)	(2,115)	$ (1,467)
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities		(12)
Net cash used by financing activities	$ (7,920)	(8,593)	$ (4,249)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(28)	(87)	(29)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents	(431)	2,645	(1,253)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	11,733	9,088	10,341
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 11,302	$ 11,733	$ 9,088

Consolidated Statements Of Equi

Consolidated Statements Of Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 5,967	$ 5,061	$ 4,122	$ (15,937)	$ 30,037	$ (17,416)	$ 100
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	4,594				4,585		9
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Portion Attributable to Parent, net of tax of ($686) in 2015, $2,199 in 2014, and ($4,246) in 2013	7,522					7,522
Share-based compensation and related dividend equivalents	200		216		(16)
Excess tax pools	101		101
Treasury shares issued for stock options exercised, net	1,097		109	988
Treasury shares issued for other share-based plans, net	(54)		(133)	79
Common shares repurchased	(2,801)			(2,801)
Cash dividends declared of $3.820 per share in 2015, $3.100 per share in 2014, and $2.185 per share in 2013	(1,642)				(1,642)
Changes in noncontrolling interests	13						13
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	14,997	5,061	4,415	(17,671)	32,964	(9,894)	122
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	5,456				5,446		10
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Portion Attributable to Parent, net of tax of ($686) in 2015, $2,199 in 2014, and ($4,246) in 2013	(4,009)					(4,009)
Share-based compensation and related dividend equivalents	188		208		(20)
Excess tax pools	114		114
Treasury shares issued for stock options exercised, net	343		17	326
Treasury shares issued for other share-based plans, net	(81)		(129)	48
Common shares repurchased	(6,001)			(6,001)
Cash dividends declared of $3.820 per share in 2015, $3.100 per share in 2014, and $2.185 per share in 2013	(2,210)				(2,210)
Changes in noncontrolling interests	(7)						(7)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	8,790	5,061	4,625	(23,298)	36,180	(13,903)	125
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	5,173				5,176		(3)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Portion Attributable to Parent, net of tax of ($686) in 2015, $2,199 in 2014, and ($4,246) in 2013	1,155					1,155
Share-based compensation and related dividend equivalents	189		214		(25)
Excess tax pools	158		158
Treasury shares issued for stock options exercised, net	399		(29)	428
Treasury shares issued for other share-based plans, net	(81)		(134)	53
Common shares repurchased	(6,751)			(6,751)
Cash dividends declared of $3.820 per share in 2015, $3.100 per share in 2014, and $2.185 per share in 2013	(2,575)				(2,575)
Changes in noncontrolling interests	(60)						(60)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 6,397	$ 5,061	$ 4,834	$ (29,568)	$ 38,756	$ (12,748)	$ 62

Consolidated Statements Of Eq10

Consolidated Statements Of Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Tax	$ (686)	$ 2,199	$ (4,246)
Cash dividends declared, per share	$ 3.82	$ 3.10	$ 2.185

Summary of Business Segment Dat

Summary of Business Segment Data (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Summary Of Business Segment Data	The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Summary of Business Segment Data (Dollars in millions) Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Revenues: Commercial Airplanes $66,048 $59,990 $52,981 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 13,482 13,500 15,275 Network & Space Systems 7,751 8,003 8,512 Global Services & Support 9,155 9,378 9,410 Total Defense, Space & Security 30,388 30,881 33,197 Boeing Capital 413 416 408 Unallocated items, eliminations and other (735 ) (525 ) 37 Total revenues $96,114 $90,762 $86,623 Earnings from operations: Commercial Airplanes $5,157 $6,411 $5,795 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 1,318 1,301 1,501 Network & Space Systems 726 698 719 Global Services & Support 1,230 1,134 1,015 Total Defense, Space & Security 3,274 3,133 3,235 Boeing Capital 50 92 107 Unallocated items, eliminations and other (1,038 ) (2,163 ) (2,575 ) Earnings from operations $7,443 $7,473 $6,562 Other (loss)/income, net (13 ) (3 ) 56 Interest and debt expense (275 ) (333 ) (386 ) Earnings before income taxes 7,155 7,137 6,232 Income tax expense (1,979 ) (1,691 ) (1,646 ) Net earnings from continuing operations 5,176 5,446 4,586 Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $0, $0, $0 (1 ) Net earnings $5,176 $5,446 $4,585 This information is an integral part of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 21 for further segment results.

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report have been prepared by management of The Boeing Company (herein referred to as “Boeing,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These statements include the accounts of all majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities that are required to be consolidated. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. During 2015 we adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Income Taxes, which requires that the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position reflect all deferred income tax assets and liabilities as non-current. The Company elected to retrospectively apply the provisions of this standard and prior year balances have been revised to reflect the current year presentation. Standards Issued and Not Yet Implemented In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . The new standard was originally effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption was not permitted. On August 12, 2015, the FASB approved a one year delay of the effective date to reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, while permitting companies to voluntarily adopt the new standard as of the original effective date. The comprehensive new standard will supersede existing revenue recognition guidance and require revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Adoption of the new rules could affect the timing of revenue recognition for certain transactions. The guidance permits two implementation approaches, one requiring retrospective application of the new standard with restatement of prior years and one requiring prospective application of the new standard with disclosure of results under old standards. The Company is currently evaluating when to adopt the new standard, the impacts of adoption and the implementation approach to be used. Use of Estimates Management makes assumptions and estimates to prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Those assumptions and estimates directly affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Significant estimates for which changes in the near term are considered reasonably possible and that may have a material impact on the financial statements are disclosed in these Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Operating Cycle For classification of certain current assets and liabilities, we use the duration of the related contract or program as our operating cycle, which is generally longer than one year . Revenue and Related Cost Recognition Contract Accounting Contract accounting is used for development and production activities predominantly by Defense, Space & Security ( BDS ). The majority of business conducted by BDS is performed under contracts with the U.S. government and other customers that extend over several years. Contract accounting involves a judgmental process of estimating total sales and costs for each contract resulting in the development of estimated cost of sales percentages. For each contract, the amount reported as cost of sales is determined by applying the estimated cost of sales percentage to the amount of revenue recognized. When the current estimates of total sales and costs for a contract indicate a loss, a provision for the entire loss on the contract is recognized. Changes in estimated revenues, cost of sales and the related effect on operating income are recognized using a cumulative catch-up adjustment which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract’s percent complete. In 2015 , net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments, including reach-forward losses, across all contracts decreased Earnings from operations by $224 and diluted EPS by $0.23 . In 2014 and 2013 net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments, including reach-forward losses, across all contracts increased Earnings from operations by $100 and $242 and diluted EPS by $0.10 and $0.23 . Significant adjustments during the three years ended December 31, 2015 included reach-forward losses of $835 and $425 on the USAF KC-46A Tanker contract recorded during 2015 and 2014 . We combine contracts for accounting purposes when they are negotiated as a package with an overall profit margin objective. These essentially represent an agreement to do a single project for a single customer, involve interrelated construction activities with substantial common costs, and are performed concurrently or sequentially. When a group of contracts is combined, revenue and profit are earned uniformly over the performance of the combined contracts. Similarly, we may segment a single contract or group of contracts when a clear economic decision has been made during contract negotiations that would produce different rates of profitability for each element or phase of the contract. Sales related to fixed-price contracts are recognized as deliveries are made, except for certain fixed-price contracts that require substantial performance over an extended period before deliveries begin, for which sales are recorded based on the attainment of performance milestones. Sales related to contracts in which we are reimbursed for costs incurred plus an agreed upon profit are recorded as costs are incurred. The Federal Acquisition Regulations provide guidance on the types of cost that will be reimbursed in establishing contract price. Contracts may contain provisions to earn incentive and award fees if specified targets are achieved. Incentive and award fees that can be reasonably estimated and are probable are recorded over the performance period of the contract. Incentive and award fees that cannot be reasonably estimated are recorded when awarded. Program Accounting Our Commercial Airplanes segment predominantly uses program accounting to account for cost of sales related to its programs. Program accounting is applicable to products manufactured for delivery under production-type contracts where profitability is realized over multiple contracts and years. Under program accounting, inventoriable production costs, program tooling and other non-recurring costs, and warranty costs are accumulated and charged to cost of sales by program instead of by individual units or contracts. A program consists of the estimated number of units (accounting quantity) of a product to be produced in a continuing, long-term production effort for delivery under existing and anticipated contracts. The determination of the accounting quantity is limited by the ability to make reasonably dependable estimates of the revenue and cost of existing and anticipated contracts. To establish the relationship of sales to cost of sales, program accounting requires estimates of (a) the number of units to be produced and sold in a program, (b) the period over which the units can reasonably be expected to be produced, and (c) the units’ expected sales prices, production costs, program tooling and other non-recurring costs, and routine warranty costs for the total program. We recognize sales for commercial airplane deliveries as each unit is completed and accepted by the customer. Sales recognized represent the price negotiated with the customer, adjusted by an escalation formula as specified in the customer agreement. The amount reported as cost of sales is determined by applying the estimated cost of sales percentage for the total remaining program to the amount of sales recognized for airplanes delivered and accepted by the customer. Changes in estimated revenues, cost of sales and the related effects on program margins are recognized prospectively except in cases where the program is determined to have a reach-forward loss in which case the loss is recognized in the current period. See Note 11 . Concession Sharing Arrangements We account for sales concessions to our customers in consideration of their purchase of products and services as a reduction to revenue when the related products and services are delivered. The sales concessions incurred may be partially reimbursed by certain suppliers in accordance with concession sharing arrangements. We record these reimbursements, which are presumed to represent reductions in the price of the vendor’s products or services, as a reduction in Cost of products. Spare Parts Revenue We recognize sales of spare parts upon delivery and the amount reported as cost of sales is recorded at average cost. Service Revenue Service revenue is recognized when the service is performed with the exception of U.S. government service agreements, which are accounted for using contract accounting. Service activities primarily include: support agreements associated with military aircraft and helicopter contracts, space travel on Commercial Crew, ongoing maintenance of International Space Station, and technical and flight operation services for commercial aircraft. Service revenue and associated cost of sales from pay-in-advance subscription fees are deferred and recognized as services are rendered. Financial Services Revenue We record financial services revenue associated with sales-type/finance leases, operating leases, and notes receivable. Lease and financing revenue arrangements are included in Sales of services on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For sales-type/finance leases, we record an asset at lease inception. This asset is recorded at the aggregate future minimum lease payments, estimated residual value of the leased equipment, and deferred incremental direct costs less unearned income. Income is recognized over the life of the lease to approximate a level rate of return on the net investment. Residual values, which are reviewed periodically, represent the estimated amount we expect to receive at lease termination from the disposition of the leased equipment. Actual residual values realized could differ from these estimates. Declines in estimated residual value that are deemed other-than-temporary are recognized in the period in which the declines occur. For operating leases, revenue on leased aircraft and equipment is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Operating lease assets, included in Customer financing, are recorded at cost and depreciated over the period that we project we will hold the asset to an estimated residual value, using the straight-line method. We periodically review our estimates of residual value and recognize forecasted changes by prospectively adjusting depreciation expense. For notes receivable, notes are recorded net of any unamortized discounts and deferred incremental direct costs. Interest income and amortization of any discounts are recorded ratably over the related term of the note. Reinsurance Revenue Our wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, Astro Ltd., participates in a reinsurance pool for workers’ compensation. The member agreements and practices of the reinsurance pool minimize any participating members’ individual risk. Reinsurance revenues were $136 , $135 and $160 during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Reinsurance costs related to premiums and claims paid to the reinsurance pool were $132 , $144 and $147 during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Revenues and costs are presented net in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Fleet Support We provide assistance and services to facilitate efficient and safe aircraft operation to the operators of all our commercial airplane models. Collectively known as fleet support services, these activities and services include flight and maintenance training, field service support, engineering services, and technical data and documents. Fleet support activity begins prior to aircraft delivery as the customer receives training, manuals, and technical consulting support. This activity continues throughout the aircraft’s operational life. Services provided after delivery include field service support, consulting on maintenance, repair, and operational issues brought forth by the customer or regulators, updating manuals and engineering data, and the issuance of service bulletins that impact the entire model’s fleet. Field service support involves our personnel located at customer facilities providing and coordinating fleet support activities and requests. The costs for fleet support are expensed as incurred as Cost of services. Research and Development Research and development includes costs incurred for experimentation, design, and testing, as well as bid and proposal efforts related to government products and services which are expensed as incurred unless the costs are related to certain contractual arrangements with customers. Costs that are incurred pursuant to such contractual arrangements are recorded over the period that revenue is recognized, consistent with our contract accounting policy. We have certain research and development arrangements that meet the requirement for best efforts research and development accounting. Accordingly, the amounts funded by the customer are recognized as an offset to our research and development expense rather than as contract revenues. Research and development expense included bid and proposal costs of $286 , $289 and $285 in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. We have established cost sharing arrangements with some suppliers for the 787 program. Our cost sharing arrangements state that the supplier contributions are for reimbursements of costs we incur for experimentation, basic design, and testing activities during the 787 development. In each arrangement, we retain substantial rights to the 787 part or component covered by the arrangement. The amounts received from these cost sharing arrangements are recorded as a reduction to research and development expenses since we have no obligation to refund any amounts received per the arrangements regardless of the outcome of the development efforts. Specifically, under the terms of each agreement, payments received from suppliers for their share of the costs are typically based on milestones and are recognized as earned when we achieve the milestone events and no ongoing obligation on our part exists. In the event we receive a milestone payment prior to the completion of the milestone, the amount is classified in Accrued liabilities until earned. Share-Based Compensation We provide various forms of share-based compensation to our employees. For awards settled in shares, we measure compensation expense based on the grant-date fair value net of estimated forfeitures. For awards settled in cash, or that may be settled in cash, we measure compensation expense based on the fair value at each reporting date net of estimated forfeitures. The expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the award. Income Taxes Provisions for federal, state, and non-U.S. income taxes are calculated on reported Earnings before income taxes based on current tax law and also include, in the current period, the cumulative effect of any changes in tax rates from those used previously in determining deferred tax assets and liabilities. Such provisions differ from the amounts currently receivable or payable because certain items of income and expense are recognized in different time periods for financial reporting purposes than for income tax purposes. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and evaluating tax positions. The accounting for uncertainty in income taxes requires a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We record a liability for the difference between the benefit recognized and measured for financial statement purposes and the tax position taken or expected to be taken on our tax return. To the extent that our assessment of such tax positions changes, the change in estimate is recorded in the period in which the determination is made. Tax-related interest and penalties are classified as a component of Income tax expense. Postretirement Plans The majority of our employees have earned benefits under defined benefit pension plans. Nonunion and the majority of union employees that had participated in defined benefit pension plans will transition to a company-funded defined contribution retirement savings plan in 2016. We also provide postretirement benefit plans other than pensions, consisting principally of health care coverage to eligible retirees and qualifying dependents. Benefits under the pension and other postretirement benefit plans are generally based on age at retirement and years of service and, for some pension plans, benefits are also based on the employee’s annual earnings. The net periodic cost of our pension and other postretirement plans is determined using the projected unit credit method and several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate, the long-term rate of asset return, and medical trend (rate of growth for medical costs). A portion of net periodic pension and other postretirement income or expense is not recognized in net earnings in the year incurred because it is allocated to production as product costs, and reflected in inventory at the end of a reporting period. Actuarial gains and losses, which occur when actual experience differs from actuarial assumptions, are reflected in Shareholders’ equity (net of taxes). If actuarial gains and losses exceed ten percent of the greater of plan assets or plan liabilities we amortize them over the average future service period of employees. The funded status of our pension and postretirement plans is reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Postemployment Plans We record a liability for postemployment benefits, such as severance or job training, when payment is probable, the amount is reasonably estimable, and the obligation relates to rights that have vested or accumulated. Environmental Remediation We are subject to federal and state requirements for protection of the environment, including those for discharge of hazardous materials and remediation of contaminated sites. We routinely assess, based on in-depth studies, expert analyses and legal reviews, our contingencies, obligations, and commitments for remediation of contaminated sites, including assessments of ranges and probabilities of recoveries from other responsible parties and/or insurance carriers. Our policy is to accrue and charge to current expense identified exposures related to environmental remediation sites when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The amount of the liability is based on our best estimate or the low end of a range of reasonably possible exposure for investigation, cleanup, and monitoring costs to be incurred. Estimated remediation costs are not discounted to present value as the timing of payments cannot be reasonably estimated. We may be able to recover a portion of the remediation costs from insurers or other third parties. Such recoveries are recorded when realization of the claim for recovery is deemed probable. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid instruments, such as commercial paper, time deposits, and other money market instruments, which have original maturities of three months or less. We aggregate our cash balances by bank where conditions for right of set-off are met, and reclassify any negative balances, consisting mainly of uncleared checks, to Accounts payable. Negative balances reclassified to Accounts payable were $163 and $241 at December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Inventories Inventoried costs on commercial aircraft programs and long-term contracts include direct engineering, production and tooling and other non-recurring costs, and applicable overhead, which includes fringe benefits, production related indirect and plant management salaries and plant services, not in excess of estimated net realizable value. To the extent a material amount of such costs are related to an abnormal event or are fixed costs not appropriately attributable to our programs or contracts, they are expensed in the current period rather than inventoried. Inventoried costs include amounts relating to programs and contracts with long-term production cycles, a portion of which is not expected to be realized within one year. Included in inventory for federal government contracts is an allocation of allowable costs related to manufacturing process reengineering. Commercial aircraft programs inventory includes deferred production costs and supplier advances. Deferred production costs represent actual costs incurred for production of early units that exceed the estimated average cost of all units in the program accounting quantity. Higher production costs are experienced at the beginning of a new or derivative airplane program. Units produced early in a program require substantially more effort (labor and other resources) than units produced later in a program because of volume efficiencies and the effects of learning. We expect that these deferred costs will be fully recovered when all units included in the accounting quantity are delivered as the expected unit cost for later deliveries is below the estimated average cost of all units in the program. Supplier advances represent payments for parts we have contracted to receive from suppliers in the future. As parts are received, supplier advances are amortized to work in process. The determination of net realizable value of long-term contract costs is based upon quarterly reviews that estimate costs to be incurred to complete all contract requirements. When actual contract costs and the estimate to complete exceed total estimated contract revenues, a loss provision is recorded. The determination of net realizable value of commercial aircraft program costs is based upon quarterly program reviews that estimate revenue and cost to be incurred to complete the program accounting quantity. When estimated costs to complete exceed estimated program revenues to go, a program loss provision is recorded in the current period for the estimated loss on all undelivered units in the accounting quantity. Used aircraft purchased by the Commercial Airplanes segment and general stock materials are stated at cost not in excess of net realizable value. See ‘Aircraft Valuation’ within this Note for a discussion of our valuation of used aircraft. Spare parts inventory is stated at lower of average unit cost or net realizable value. We review our commercial spare parts and general stock materials quarterly to identify impaired inventory, including excess or obsolete inventory, based on historical sales trends, expected production usage, and the size and age of the aircraft fleet using the part. Impaired inventories are charged to Cost of products in the period the impairment occurs. Included in inventory for commercial aircraft programs are amounts paid or credited in cash, or other consideration to certain airline customers, that are referred to as early issue sales consideration. Early issue sales consideration is recognized as a reduction to revenue when the delivery of the aircraft under contract occurs. If an airline customer does not perform and take delivery of the contracted aircraft, we believe that we would have the ability to recover amounts paid. However, to the extent early issue sales consideration exceeds advances and is not considered to be otherwise recoverable, it would be written off in the current period. We net advances and progress billings on long-term contracts against inventory in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Advances and progress billings in excess of related inventory are reported in Advances and billings in excess of related costs. Precontract Costs We may, from time to time, incur costs in excess of the amounts required for existing contracts. If we determine the costs are probable of recovery from future orders, then we capitalize the precontract costs we incur, excluding start-up costs which are expensed as incurred. Capitalized precontract costs are included in Inventories, net of advances and progress billings, in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Should future orders not materialize or we determine the costs are no longer probable of recovery, the capitalized costs would be written off. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, including applicable construction-period interest, less accumulated depreciation and are depreciated principally over the following estimated useful lives: new buildings and land improvements, from 10 to 40 years; and new machinery and equipment, from 4 to 20 years. The principal methods of depreciation are as follows: buildings and land improvements, 150% declining balance; and machinery and equipment, sum-of-the-years’ digits. Capitalized internal use software is included in Other assets and amortized using the straight line method over 5 years. We periodically evaluate the appropriateness of remaining depreciable lives assigned to long-lived assets, including assets that may be subject to a management plan for disposition. Long-lived assets held for sale are stated at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell. Long-lived assets held for use are subject to an impairment assessment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying value is no longer recoverable based upon the undiscounted future cash flows of the asset, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset. Asset Retirement Obligations We record all known asset retirement obligations for which the liability’s fair value can be reasonably estimated, including certain asbestos removal, asset decommissioning and contractual lease restoration obligations. Recorded amounts are not material. We also have known conditional asset retirement obligations, such as certain asbestos remediation and asset decommissioning activities to be performed in the future, that are not reasonably estimable due to insufficient information about the timing and method of settlement of the obligation. Accordingly, these obligations have not been recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements. A liability for these obligations will be recorded in the period when sufficient information regarding timing and method of settlement becomes available to make a reasonable estimate of the liability’s fair value. In addition, there may be conditional asset retirement obligations that we have not yet discovered (e.g. asbestos may exist in certain buildings but we have not become aware of it through the normal course of business), and therefore, these obligations also have not been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangibles Goodwill and other acquired intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually and when an event occurs or circumstances change such that it is more likely than not that an impairment may exist. Our annual testing date is April 1. We test goodwill for impairment by performing a qualitative assessment or using a two-step impairment process. If we choose to perform a qualitative assessment and determine it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the net assets is more than the fair value of the related operations, the two-step impairment process is then performed; otherwise, no further testing is required. For operations where the two-step impairment process is used, we first compare the carrying value of net assets to the fair value of the related operations. If the fair value is determined to be less than carrying value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. In this process, a fair value for goodwill is estimated, based in part on the fair value of the operations, and is compared to its carrying value. The shortfall of the fair value below carrying value represents the amount of goodwill impairment. Indefinite-lived intangibles consist of brand and trade names acquired in business combinations. We test these intangibles for impairment by comparing their carrying value to current projections of discounted cash flows attributable to the brand and trade names. Any excess carrying value over the amount of discounted cash flows represents the amount of the impairment. Our finite-lived acquired intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: developed technology, from 5 to 14 years; product know-how, from 6 to 30 years; customer base, from 3 to 19 years; distribution rights, from 3 to 27 years; and other, from 3 to 32 years. We evaluate the potential impairment of finite-lived acquired intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying value is no longer recoverable based upon the undiscounted future cash flows of the asset, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset. Investments Time deposits are held-to-maturity investments that are carried at cost. Available-for-sale securities include commercial paper, U.S. government agency securities, and corporate debt securities. Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value, and unrealized gains and losses are recorded, net of tax, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized based on the specific identification method. Available-for-sale securities are assessed for impairment quarterly. The equity method of accounting is used to account for investments for which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over an investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if we have an ownership interest in the voting stock of an investee of between 20% and 50% . We classify investment income and loss on our Consolidated Statements of Operations based on whether the investment is operating or non-operating in nature. Operating investments align strategically and are integrated with our operations. Earnings from operating investments, including our share of income or loss from equity method investments, dividend income from certain cost method investments, and any impairments or gain/loss on the disposition of these investments, are recorded in Income from operating investments, net. Non-operating investments are those we hold for non-strategic purposes. Earnings from non-operating investments, including interest and dividends on marketable securities, and any impairments or gain/loss on the disposition of these investments are recorded in Other income/(expense), net. Derivatives All derivative instruments are recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent of holding them. We use derivative instruments to principally manage a variety of market risks. For derivatives designated as hedges of the exposure to changes in fair value of the recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment (referred to as fair value hedges), the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged. The effect of that accounting is to include in earnings the extent to which the hedge is not effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value. For our cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported in comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss of a cash flow hedge is reported in earnings immediately. We have agreements to purch

Goodwill And Acquired Intangibl

Goodwill And Acquired Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Acquired Intangibles	Goodwill and Acquired Intangibles Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: Commercial Airplanes Boeing Military Aircraft Network & Space Systems Global Services & Support Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $2,108 $964 $1,513 $458 $5,043 Acquisitions 45 57 102 Goodwill adjustments (22 ) (4 ) (26 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $2,131 $964 $1,566 $458 $5,119 Acquisitions 6 15 21 Goodwill adjustments (14 ) (14 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $2,123 $979 $1,566 $458 $5,126 As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we had indefinite-lived intangible assets with carrying amounts of $490 relating to trade names. The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of our acquired finite-lived intangible assets were as follows at December 31: 2015 2014 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Distribution rights $2,245 $673 $2,245 $550 Product know-how 503 244 494 216 Customer base 600 403 619 381 Developed technology 455 357 500 386 Other 198 157 202 148 Total $4,001 $1,834 $4,060 $1,681 Amortization expense for acquired finite-lived intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $224 and $227 . Estimated amortization expense for the five succeeding years is as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Estimated amortization expense $211 $204 $185 $154 $145 During 2015 and 2014 we acquired $15 and $87 of finite-lived intangible assets, of which $0 and $24 related to non-cash investing and financing transactions.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation method that determines earnings per share for common shares and participating securities. The undistributed earnings are allocated between common shares and participating securities as if all earnings had been distributed during the period. Participating securities and common shares have equal rights to undistributed earnings. Basic earnings per share is calculated by taking net earnings, less earnings available to participating securities, divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by taking net earnings, less earnings available to participating securities, divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. The elements used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows: (In millions - except per share amounts) Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Net earnings $5,176 $5,446 $4,585 Less: earnings available to participating securities 4 6 7 Net earnings available to common shareholders $5,172 $5,440 $4,578 Basic Basic weighted average shares outstanding 688.0 728.9 760.8 Less: participating securities 1.1 1.3 1.9 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 686.9 727.6 758.9 Diluted Basic weighted average shares outstanding 688.0 728.9 760.8 Dilutive potential common shares (1) 8.1 9.1 8.7 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 696.1 738.0 769.5 Less: participating securities 1.1 1.3 1.9 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 695.0 736.7 767.6 Net earnings per share: Basic $7.52 $7.47 $6.03 Diluted 7.44 7.38 5.96 (1) Diluted earnings per share includes any dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units and performance awards. The following table includes the number of shares that may be dilutive potential common shares in the future. These shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect was either antidilutive or the performance condition was not met. (Shares in millions) Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Stock options 4.8 Performance awards 5.6 5.1 4.2 Performance-based restricted stock units 2.3 1.3

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The components of earnings before income taxes were: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 U.S. $6,828 $6,829 $5,946 Non-U.S. 327 308 286 Total $7,155 $7,137 $6,232 Income tax expense/(benefit) consisted of the following: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Current tax expense U.S. federal $2,102 $676 ($82 ) Non-U.S. 122 91 76 U.S. state 21 69 11 Total current 2,245 836 5 Deferred tax expense U.S. federal (297 ) 828 1,531 Non-U.S. 4 34 41 U.S. state 27 (7 ) 69 Total deferred (266 ) 855 1,641 Total income tax expense $1,979 $1,691 $1,646 Net income tax payments were $1,490 , $355 and $209 in 2015, 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The following is a reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% to our effective income tax rates: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 U.S. federal statutory tax 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Research and development credits (1) (3.4 ) (2.9 ) (4.9 ) Amendments to the R&E regulations (2) (3.4 ) Tax basis adjustment (3) (3.6 ) U.S. manufacturing activity tax benefit (2.9 ) (1.2 ) (0.6 ) Tax on international activities (0.6 ) (0.2 ) (0.1 ) Federal audit settlements (4) (3.6 ) Other provision adjustments (0.4 ) 0.2 0.4 Effective income tax rate 27.7 % 23.7 % 26.4 % (1) In the fourth quarter of 2015 and 2014, we recorded tax benefits of $235 and $ 188 , respectively related to the reinstatement of the research tax credit. Research tax credits for the 2013 and 2012 tax years were both recorded in 2013. (2) In 2013, we recorded $212 for the issuance of favorable regulations related to research and experimental (R&E) expenditures. (3) In the second quarter of 2014 we recorded an incremental tax benefit of $265 related to the application of a 2012 Federal Court of Claims decision which held that the tax basis in certain assets could be increased and realized upon the assets' disposition (tax basis adjustment). (4) In the second quarter of 2014, tax benefits of $116 and $143 were recorded as a result of the 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 federal tax audit settlements. Federal income tax audits have been settled for all years prior to 2011. The years 2011-2012 are currently being examined by the IRS. We are also subject to examination in major state and international jurisdictions for the 2001-2015 tax years. We believe appropriate provisions for all outstanding tax issues have been made for all jurisdictions and all open years. Prior year balances of deferred tax (liabilities)/assets have been revised to reflect current year presentation. Significant components of our deferred tax (liabilities)/assets at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Inventory and long-term contract methods of income recognition (10,401 ) (10,156 ) Pension benefits 6,303 6,145 Retiree health care benefits 2,513 2,572 Fixed assets, intangibles and goodwill (net of valuation allowance $16 and $18) (1,837 ) (1,782 ) Other employee benefits 1,339 1,477 Customer and commercial financing (777 ) (853 ) Accrued expenses and reserves 609 733 Net operating loss, credit and capital loss carryovers (net of valuation allowance of $89 and $63) (1) 216 266 Other (92 ) (292 ) Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets (2) ($2,127 ) ($1,890 ) (1) Of the deferred tax asset for net operating loss and credit carryovers, $208 expires in years ending from December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2035 and $8 may be carried over indefinitely. (2) Included in the net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are deferred tax assets in the amounts of $7,277 and $8,007 related to Accumulated other comprehensive loss. Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets $13,128 $14,219 Deferred tax liabilities (15,150 ) (16,028 ) Valuation allowance (105 ) (81 ) Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets ($2,127 ) ($1,890 ) The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation allowance if, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As discussed in Note 1, during the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company retrospectively adopted ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . The effects of the accounting change on the December 31, 2014 Statement of Financial Position were as follows: 2014 Revised As Reported Current deferred tax asset $18 Non-current deferred tax asset 317 6,576 Current deferred tax liability (8,484 ) Non-current deferred tax liability (2,207 ) Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets ($1,890 ) ($1,890 ) We have provided for U.S. deferred income taxes and foreign withholding tax in the amount of $35 on undistributed earnings not considered indefinitely reinvested in our non-U.S. subsidiaries. We have not provided for U.S. deferred income taxes or foreign withholding tax on the remainder of undistributed earnings from our non-U.S. subsidiaries of approximately $700 because such earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested and it is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that may be payable upon distribution. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the amounts accrued for the payment of income tax-related interest and penalties included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were not significant. The amounts of interest benefit included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations were not significant for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 . A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Unrecognized tax benefits – January 1 $1,312 $1,141 $1,055 Gross increases – tax positions in prior periods 38 403 10 Gross decreases – tax positions in prior periods (25 ) (251 ) (125 ) Gross increases – current-period tax positions 292 217 202 Gross decreases – current-period tax positions (1 ) Settlements (197 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (1 ) Unrecognized tax benefits – December 31 $1,617 $1,312 $1,141 As of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 , the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $1,617 , $1,312 and $1,141 , respectively, of which $1,479 , $1,180 and $1,018 would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized. As of December 31, 2015 , these amounts are primarily associated with U.S. federal tax issues such as the amount of research tax credits claimed, the U.S. manufacturing activity tax benefit, tax basis adjustments and U.S. taxation of foreign earnings. Also included in these amounts are accruals for domestic state tax issues such as the allocation of income among various state tax jurisdictions and the amount of state tax credits claimed. Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months we will resolve the matters presently under consideration for the 2011-2012 tax years with the IRS. Depending on the timing and outcome of that audit settlement, unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $115 based on current estimates.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 U.S. government contracts $4,864 $4,281 Commercial Airplanes 2,250 1,749 Defense, Space & Security customers (1) 889 1,018 Reinsurance receivables 550 512 Other 254 296 Less valuation allowance (94 ) (127 ) Total $8,713 $7,729 (1) Excludes U.S. government contracts The following table summarizes our accounts receivable under long-term contracts that were unbillable or related to outstanding claims as of December 31 : Unbillable Claims 2015 2014 2015 2014 Current $2,024 $2,306 $29 Expected to be collected after one year 2,001 1,408 $70 73 Total $4,025 $3,714 $70 $102 Under contract accounting unbillable receivables on long-term contracts arise when the sales or revenues based on performance attainment, though appropriately recognized, cannot be billed yet under terms of the contract as of the balance sheet date. Any adjustment for the credit quality of unbillable receivables, if required, would be recorded as a direct reduction of revenue. Factors considered in assessing the collectability of unbillable receivables include, but are not limited to, a customer’s extended delinquency, requests for restructuring and filings for bankruptcy. Unbillable receivables related to commercial customers expected to be collected after one year were $178 and $172 at December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Accounts receivable related to claims are items that we believe are earned, but are subject to uncertainty concerning their determination or ultimate realization. Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2015 , includes $104 of unbillable receivables on a long-term contract with New LightSquared, LLC (LightSquared) related to the construction of two commercial satellites. One of the satellites has launched and has been accepted by the customer, and the other is substantially complete but remains in Boeing’s possession. On May 14, 2012, LightSquared filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. On December 7, 2015, LightSquared exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and fully assumed the Boeing contract. We do not expect to incur losses on these receivables. Accounts receivable, other than those described above, expected to be collected after one year are not material.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories Inventories at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Long-term contracts in progress $13,858 $13,381 Commercial aircraft programs 55,230 55,220 Commercial spare parts, used aircraft, general stock materials and other 6,673 7,421 Inventory before advances and progress billings 75,761 76,022 Less advances and progress billings (28,504 ) (29,266 ) Total $47,257 $46,756 Long-Term Contracts in Progress Long-term contracts in progress includes Delta launch program inventory that is being sold at cost to United Launch Alliance ( ULA ) under an inventory supply agreement that terminates on March 31, 2021. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the inventory balance was $120 (net of advances of $310 ) and $154 (net of advances of $322 ). At December 31, 2015 , $176 of this inventory related to unsold launches. See Note 12 . Included in inventories are capitalized precontract costs of $732 at December 31, 2015 , primarily related to KC-46A Tanker and $1,281 at December 31, 2014 , primarily related to C-17. See Note 11 . Commercial Aircraft Programs At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , commercial aircraft programs inventory included the following amounts related to the 787 program: $34,656 and $33,163 of work in process (including deferred production costs of $28,510 and $26,149 ), $2,551 and $2,257 of supplier advances, and $3,890 and $3,801 of unamortized tooling and other non-recurring costs. At December 31, 2015 , $23,721 of 787 deferred production costs, unamortized tooling and other non-recurring costs are expected to be recovered from units included in the program accounting quantity that have firm orders and $8,679 is expected to be recovered from units included in the program accounting quantity that represent expected future orders. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , commercial aircraft programs inventory included the following amounts related to the 747 program: $942 and $1,741 of deferred production costs, net of reach-forward losses, and $377 and $476 of unamortized tooling costs. At December 31, 2015 , $342 of 747 deferred production and unamortized tooling costs are expected to be recovered from units included in the program accounting quantity that have firm orders and $977 is expected to be recovered from units included in the program accounting quantity that represent expected future orders. At December 31, 2015 we have a number of completed 747 aircraft in work in process inventory that we expect to recover from future orders. Commercial aircraft programs inventory included amounts credited in cash or other consideration (early issue sales consideration) to airline customers totaling $3,166 and $3,341 at December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Used aircraft in inventories at Commercial Airplanes totaled $267 and $275 at December 31, 2015 and 2014 .

Customer Financing

Customer Financing	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Customer Financing [Abstract]
Customer Financing	Customer Financing Customer financing primarily relates to the Boeing Capital (BCC) segment and consisted of the following at December 31: 2015 2014 Financing receivables: Investment in sales-type/finance leases $1,620 $1,535 Notes 256 370 Total financing receivables 1,876 1,905 Operating lease equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $338 and $571 1,710 1,677 Gross customer financing 3,586 3,582 Less allowance for losses on receivables (16 ) (21 ) Total $3,570 $3,561 The components of investment in sales-type/finance leases at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Minimum lease payments receivable $1,537 $1,475 Estimated residual value of leased assets 530 521 Unearned income (447 ) (461 ) Total $1,620 $1,535 Operating lease equipment primarily includes large commercial jet aircraft and regional jet aircraft. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , operating lease equipment included $49 and $48 available for sale or re-lease. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we had firm lease commitments for $15 and $0 of this equipment. Financing receivable balances evaluated for impairment at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Individually evaluated for impairment $86 $86 Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,790 1,819 Total financing receivables $1,876 $1,905 We determine a receivable is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect amounts due according to the original contractual terms. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we had no material receivables that were greater than 30 days past due and we had no impaired customer financing receivables during 2015 and 2014. Income recognition is generally suspended for financing receivables at the date full recovery of income and principal becomes not probable. Income is recognized when financing receivables become contractually current and performance is demonstrated by the customer. For the year ended December 31, 2013, interest income recognized on such receivables was $30 , and the average recorded investment in impaired financing receivables was $376 . The change in the allowance for losses on financing receivables for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 , consisted of the following: 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance - January 1 ($21 ) ($49 ) ($60 ) Customer financing valuation benefit 5 28 11 Ending balance - December 31 ($16 ) ($21 ) ($49 ) Collectively evaluated for impairment ($16 ) ($21 ) ($49 ) The adequacy of the allowance for losses is assessed quarterly. Three primary factors influencing the level of our allowance for losses on customer financing receivables are customer credit ratings, default rates and collateral values. We assign internal credit ratings for all customers and determine the creditworthiness of each customer based upon publicly available information and information obtained directly from our customers. Our rating categories are comparable to those used by the major credit rating agencies. Our financing receivable balances at December 31 by internal credit rating category are shown below: Rating categories 2015 2014 BBB $973 $1,055 BB 536 B 258 633 CCC 23 131 Other 86 86 Total carrying value of financing receivables $1,876 $1,905 At December 31, 2015 , our allowance related to receivables with ratings of B, BB and BBB. We applied default rates that averaged 16% , 10% and 2% to the exposure associated with those receivables. Customer Financing Exposure Customer financing is collateralized by security in the related asset. The value of the collateral is closely tied to commercial airline performance and overall market conditions and may be subject to reduced valuation with market decline. Declines in collateral values are also a significant driver of our allowance for losses. Generally, out-of-production aircraft have experienced greater collateral value declines than in-production aircraft. Our customer financing portfolio is primarily collateralized by out-of-production aircraft. The majority of customer financing carrying values are concentrated in the following aircraft models at December 31: 2015 2014 717 Aircraft ($372 and $421 accounted for as operating leases) $1,415 $1,562 747 Aircraft (Accounted for as operating leases) 1,038 601 MD-80 Aircraft (Accounted for as sales-type finance leases) 314 358 757 Aircraft ($48 and $349 accounted for as operating leases) 270 370 767 Aircraft ($84 and $47 accounted for as operating leases) 185 158 737 Aircraft ($115 and $127 accounted for as operating leases) 115 156 MD-11 Aircraft (Accounted for as operating leases) 35 114 Charges related to customer financing asset impairment for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Boeing Capital $162 $139 $67 Other Boeing 45 14 Total $162 $184 $81 Scheduled receipts on customer financing are as follows: Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Beyond 2020 Principal payments on notes receivable $54 $38 $104 $56 $4 Sales-type/finance lease payments receivable 255 231 220 207 174 $450 Operating lease equipment payments receivable 593 120 100 86 71 357

Property, Plant And Equipment

Property, Plant And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant And Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Land $536 $560 Buildings and land improvements 12,397 11,767 Machinery and equipment 13,187 12,867 Construction in progress 2,242 1,502 Gross property, plant and equipment 28,362 26,696 Less accumulated depreciation (16,286 ) (15,689 ) Total $12,076 $11,007 Depreciation expense was $1,357 , $1,414 and $1,338 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Interest capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $158 , $102 and $87 , respectively. Rental expense for leased properties was $267 , $277 and $287 , for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 , respectively. At December 31, 2015 , minimum rental payments under capital leases aggregated $157 . Minimum rental payments under operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more aggregated $1,515 , net of sublease payments of $13 at December 31, 2015 . Payments due under operating and capital leases net of sublease amounts and non-cancellable future rentals during the next five years are as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Minimum operating lease payments, net of sublease amounts $240 $217 $182 $157 $117 Minimum capital lease payments 55 47 29 12 4 Accounts payable related to purchases of property, plant and equipment were $502 and $299 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 .

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments Our investments, which are recorded in Short-term and other investments or Investments, consisted of the following at December 31: 2015 2014 Time deposits $456 $1,295 Pledged money market funds (1) 38 38 Available-for-sale investments 244 7 Equity method investments (2) 1,230 1,114 Restricted cash (3) 31 26 Other investments 35 33 Total $2,034 $2,513 (1) Reflects amounts pledged in lieu of letters of credit as collateral in support of our workers’ compensation programs. These funds can become available within 30 days notice upon issuance of letters of credit. (2) Dividends received were $239 and $293 during 2015 and 2014 . Retained earnings at December 31, 2015 include undistributed earnings from our equity method investments of $251 . (3) Restricted to pay certain claims related to workers’ compensation and life insurance premiums for certain employees. Equity Method Investments Our equity method investments consisted of the following as of December 31: Segment Ownership Percentages Investment Balance 2015 2014 United Launch Alliance Network & Space Systems (N&SS) 50% $908 $916 Other Commercial Airplanes, N&SS and Global Services & Support (GS&S) 322 198 Total equity method investments $1,230 $1,114

Other Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets Sea Launch At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , Other assets included $356 of receivables related to our former investment in the Sea Launch venture which became payable by certain Sea Launch partners following Sea Launch’s bankruptcy filing in June 2009. The $356 includes $147 related to a payment made by us under a bank guarantee on behalf of Sea Launch and $209 related to loans (partner loans) we made to Sea Launch. The net amounts owed to Boeing by each of the partners are as follows: S.P. Koroley Rocket and Space Corporation Energia of Russia – $223 , PO Yuzhnoye Mashinostroitelny Zavod of Ukraine – $89 and KB Yuzhnoye of Ukraine – $44 . Although each partner is contractually obligated to reimburse us for its share of the bank guarantee, the Russian and Ukrainian partners have raised defenses to enforcement and contested our claims. On February 1, 2013, we filed an action in the United States District Court for the Central District of California seeking reimbursement from the other Sea Launch partners of the $147 bank guarantee payment and the $209 partner loan obligations. On September 28, 2015, the district court granted summary judgment in Boeing’s favor on all claims against the other partners. Further proceedings will determine the final damage amount, including potential interest payments. If the partners decide to appeal or seek reconsideration of the district court’s ruling additional proceedings would ensue. Prior to these proceedings, we had filed a Notice of Arbitration with the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce seeking reimbursement from the other partners for a portion of these amounts. In 2010, the arbitrator ruled that the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter, which ruling has been on appeal in the Swedish appellate courts since mid-2014. During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Supreme Court of Sweden confirmed our right to pursue this appeal in the Swedish appellate courts . We believe the partners have the financial wherewithal to pay and intend to pursue vigorously all of our rights and remedies. In the event we are unable to secure reimbursement of $147 related to our payment under the bank guarantee and $209 related to partner loans made to Sea Launch, we could incur additional charges. Our current assessment as to the collectability of these receivables takes into account the current economic conditions in Russia and Ukraine, although we will continue to monitor the situation. Spirit AeroSystems As of December 31, 2015, Other assets included $140 of receivables related to an indemnification from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (Spirit), for costs incurred related to pension and retiree medical obligations of former Boeing employees that were subsequently employed by Spirit. During the fourth quarter of 2014, Boeing filed a complaint against Spirit in Delaware Superior Court seeking to enforce our rights to indemnification and to recover from Spirit amounts incurred by Boeing for pension and retiree medical obligations. We expect to fully recover from Spirit and do not expect to incur any losses.

Liabilities, Commitments And Co

Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies	Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Accrued compensation and employee benefit costs $5,624 $5,868 Environmental 566 601 Product warranties 1,485 1,504 Forward loss recognition 757 414 Dividends payable 721 637 Income Taxes Payable 262 119 Other 4,599 4,319 Total $14,014 $13,462 Environmental The following table summarizes environmental remediation activity during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . 2015 2014 Beginning balance – January 1 $601 $649 Reductions for payments made (78 ) (89 ) Changes in estimates 43 41 Ending balance – December 31 $566 $601 The liabilities recorded represent our best estimate or the low end of a range of reasonably possible costs expected to be incurred to remediate sites, including operation and maintenance over periods of up to 30 years. It is reasonably possible that we may incur charges that exceed these recorded amounts because of regulatory agency orders and directives, changes in laws and/or regulations, higher than expected costs and/or the discovery of new or additional contamination. As part of our estimating process, we develop a range of reasonably possible alternate scenarios that includes the high end of a range of reasonably possible cost estimates for all remediation sites for which we have sufficient information based on our experience and existing laws and regulations. There are some potential remediation obligations where the costs of remediation cannot be reasonably estimated. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the high end of the estimated range of reasonably possible remediation costs exceeded our recorded liabilities by $853 and $874 . Product Warranties The following table summarizes product warranty activity recorded during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . 2015 2014 Beginning balance – January 1 $1,504 $1,570 Additions for current year deliveries 421 566 Reductions for payments made (323 ) (432 ) Changes in estimates (117 ) (200 ) Ending balance - December 31 $1,485 $1,504 Commercial Aircraft Commitments In conjunction with signing definitive agreements for the sale of new aircraft (Sale Aircraft), we have entered into trade-in commitments with certain customers that give them the right to trade in used aircraft at a specified price upon the purchase of Sale Aircraft. The probability that trade-in commitments will be exercised is determined by using both quantitative information from valuation sources and qualitative information from other sources. The probability of exercise is assessed quarterly, or as events trigger a change, and takes into consideration the current economic and airline industry environments. Trade-in commitments, which can be terminated by mutual consent with the customer, may be exercised only during the period specified in the agreement, and require advance notice by the customer. Trade-in commitment agreements at December 31, 2015 have expiration dates from 2016 through 2026 . At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , total contractual trade-in commitments were $1,585 and $2,392 . As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , we estimated that it was probable we would be obligated to perform on certain of these commitments with net amounts payable to customers totaling $240 and $446 and the fair value of the related trade-in aircraft was $240 and $446 . Financing Commitments Financing commitments related to aircraft on order, including options and those proposed in sales campaigns, totaled $16,283 and $16,723 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . The estimated earliest potential funding dates for these commitments as of December 31, 2015 are as follows: Total 2016 $2,897 2017 3,664 2018 3,235 2019 2,884 2020 1,321 Thereafter 2,282 $16,283 As of December 31, 2015 , $15,919 of these financing commitments related to customers we believe have less than investment-grade credit. We have concluded that no reserve for future potential losses is required for these financing commitments based upon the terms, such as collateralization and interest rates, under which funding would be provided. Standby Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds We have entered into standby letters of credit and surety bonds with financial institutions primarily relating to the guarantee of our future performance on certain contracts. Contingent liabilities on outstanding letters of credit agreements and surety bonds aggregated approximately $4,968 and $3,985 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Commitments to ULA We and Lockheed Martin Corporation have each committed to provide ULA with additional capital contributions in the event ULA does not have sufficient funds to make a required payment to us under an inventory supply agreement. As of December 31, 2015 , ULA’s total remaining obligation to Boeing under the inventory supply agreement was $120 . See Note 6 . C-17 Production of the C-17 aircraft ended in the fourth quarter of 2015. At December 31, 2015 , one aircraft remained unsold, while our backlog includes international orders for four C-17 aircraft that are scheduled for delivery in 2016. During 2015 we received orders for six C-17 aircraft and we believe it is probable that we will receive an order for the remaining unsold aircraft from an international customer. Should an order not materialize we could incur charges to write down inventory. F/A-18 At December 31, 2015 , our backlog included 48 F/A-18 aircraft under contract with the U.S. Navy. The orders in backlog include an order for 15 aircraft finalized in October 2015. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, passed in December 2015, funds 12 additional F/A-18 aircraft that, combined with the orders in backlog, would complete production in mid-2018. The President’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget request submitted in February 2016 includes funding for two additional F/A-18 aircraft. We are continuing to work with our U.S. customers as well as international customers to secure additional orders that would extend the program beyond 2018. Should additional orders not materialize, it is reasonably possible that we will decide to end production of the F/A-18 in 2018. We are still evaluating the full financial impact of a potential production shutdown, including any recovery that may be available from the U.S. government. KC-46A Tanker We have also begun work on low rate initial production aircraft for the U.S. Air Force ( USAF ). The USAF is expected to authorize two low rate initial production lots in 2016 for a total of 19 aircraft, subject to satisfactory progress being made on the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract. At December 31, 2015, we had approximately $429 of capitalized precontract costs and $1,589 of potential termination liabilities to suppliers associated with the KC-46A Tanker. Company Owned Life Insurance McDonnell Douglas Corporation insured its executives with Company Owned Life Insurance (COLI), which are life insurance policies with a cash surrender value. Although we do not use COLI currently, these obligations from the merger with McDonnell Douglas are still a commitment at this time. We have loans in place to cover costs paid or incurred to carry the underlying life insurance policies. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the cash surrender value was $487 and $466 and the total loans were $456 and $439 . As we have the right to offset the loans against the cash surrender value of the policies, we present the net asset in Other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . United States Government Defense Environment Overview The enactment of The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 in November 2015 established overall defense spending levels for FY2016 and FY2017. However, uncertainty remains with respect to levels of defense spending for FY2018 and beyond, including risk of future sequestration cuts. Significant uncertainty also continues with respect to program-level appropriations for the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) and other government agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, within the overall budgetary framework described above. Future budget cuts, including cuts mandated by sequestration, or future procurement decisions associated with the authorization and appropriations process could result in reductions, cancellations and/or delays of existing contracts or programs. Any of these impacts could have a material effect on the results of the Company’s operations, financial position and/or cash flows. In addition to the risks described above, if Congress is unable to pass appropriations bills in a timely manner, a government shutdown could result which may have impacts above and beyond those resulting from budget cuts, sequestration impacts or program-level appropriations. For example, requirements to furlough employees in the U.S. DoD or other government agencies could result in payment delays, impair our ability to perform work on existing contracts, and/or negatively impact future orders. KC-46A Tanker and BDS Fixed-Price Development Contracts Fixed-price development work is inherently uncertain and subject to significant variability in estimates of the cost and time required to complete the work. BDS fixed-price contracts with significant development work include Commercial Crew, Saudi F-15, USAF KC-46A Tanker and commercial and military satellites. The operational and technical complexities of these contracts create financial risk, which could trigger termination provisions, order cancellations or other financially significant exposure. Changes to cost and revenue estimates could result in lower margins or material charges for reach-forward losses. For example, during the second quarter of 2015, higher estimated costs to complete the KC-46A Tanker contract for the USAF resulted in a reach-forward loss of $835 . Recoverable Costs on Government Contracts Our final incurred costs for each year are subject to audit and review for allowability by the U.S. government, which can result in payment demands related to costs they believe should be disallowed. We work with the U.S. government to assess the merits of claims and where appropriate reserve for amounts disputed. If we are unable to satisfactorily resolve disputed costs, we could be required to record an earnings charge and/or provide refunds to the U.S. government. Russia/Ukraine We continue to monitor political unrest involving Russia and Ukraine, where we and some of our suppliers source titanium products and/or have operations. A number of our commercial customers also have operations in Russia and Ukraine. To date, we have not experienced any significant disruptions to production or deliveries. Should suppliers or customers experience disruption, our production and/or deliveries could be materially impacted. 747 Program During the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded a charge of $885 to recognize a reach-forward loss on the 747 program primarily due to slower than expected growth in global cargo markets, resulting in market and pricing pressures and fewer orders than anticipated driving reductions in our planned production rates. The charge is primarily related to lower anticipated revenues reflecting ongoing pricing and market pressures as well as higher estimated costs due to the reduction in the production rate from 1.0 per month to 0.5 per month in September 2016 . We currently plan to return to a rate of 1.0 per month in 2019. We have a number of completed aircraft in inventory as well as unsold production positions and we remain focused on obtaining additional orders and implementing cost-reduction efforts. If we are unable to obtain sufficient orders in 2016 and/or market, production and other risks cannot be mitigated, the program could face an additional reach-forward loss that may be material. 787 Program During 2015 the 787 program continued to have near breakeven gross margins. The combination of production challenges, change incorporation on early build aircraft, schedule delays, customer and supplier impacts and changes to price escalation factors has created significant pressure on program profitability. If risks related to this program, including risks associated with planned production rate increases or introducing and manufacturing the 787-10 derivative as scheduled cannot be mitigated, the program could face additional customer claims and/or supplier assertions, as well as a reach-forward loss that may be material.

Arrangements With Off-Balance S

Arrangements With Off-Balance Sheet Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Guarantees [Abstract]
Arrangements With Off-Balance Sheet Risk	Arrangements with Off-Balance Sheet Risk We enter into arrangements with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business, primarily in the form of guarantees. The following table provides quantitative data regarding our third party guarantees. The maximum potential payments represent a “worst-case scenario,” and do not necessarily reflect amounts that we expect to pay. Estimated proceeds from collateral and recourse represent the anticipated values of assets we could liquidate or receive from other parties to offset our payments under guarantees. The carrying amount of liabilities represents the amount included in Accrued liabilities. Maximum Potential Payments Estimated Proceeds from Collateral/ Recourse Carrying Amount of Liabilities December 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Contingent repurchase commitments $1,529 $1,375 $1,510 $1,364 $7 $5 Indemnifications to ULA: Contributed Delta program launch inventory 107 114 Contract pricing 261 261 7 7 Other Delta contracts 231 150 5 Other indemnifications 63 20 Credit guarantees 30 30 27 27 2 2 Contingent Repurchase Commitments The repurchase price specified in contingent repurchase commitments is generally lower than the expected fair value at the specified repurchase date. Estimated proceeds from collateral/recourse in the table above represent the lower of the contracted repurchase price or the expected fair value of each aircraft at the specified repurchase date. Indemnifications to ULA In 2006, we agreed to indemnify ULA through December 31, 2020 against potential non-recoverability and non-allowability of $1,360 of Boeing Delta launch program inventory included in contributed assets plus $1,860 of inventory subject to an inventory supply agreement which ends on March 31, 2021 . Since inception, ULA has consumed $1,253 of the $1,360 of inventory that was contributed by us and has yet to consume $107 . Under the inventory supply agreement, we have recorded revenues and cost of sales of $1,367 through December 31, 2015 . ULA has made payments of $1,740 to us under the inventory supply agreement and we have made $71 of indemnification payments to ULA. We agreed to indemnify ULA against potential losses that ULA may incur in the event ULA is unable to obtain certain additional contract pricing from the USAF for four satellite missions. We believe ULA is entitled to additional contract pricing. In December 2008, ULA submitted a claim to the USAF to re-price the contract value for two satellite missions. In March 2009, the USAF issued a denial of that claim. In June 2009, ULA filed a notice of appeal, and in October 2009, ULA filed a complaint before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) for a contract adjustment for the price of the two satellite missions. In September 2009, the USAF exercised its option for a third satellite mission. During the third quarter of 2010, ULA submitted a claim to the USAF to re-price the contract value of the third mission. The USAF did not exercise an option for a fourth mission prior to the expiration of the contract. In March 2011, ULA filed a notice of appeal before the ASBCA, seeking to re-price the third mission. On November 20, 2013, the ASBCA denied USAF motions for summary judgment against ULA in large part, leaving ULA ’s claims against the USAF substantially intact. The hearing before the ASBCA concluded on December 20, 2013. The parties filed their final post-hearing briefs in May 2014. The ASBCA may now issue a decision at any time. If ULA is ultimately unsuccessful in obtaining additional pricing, we may be responsible for an indemnification payment up to $261 and may record up to $277 in pre-tax losses associated with the three missions. Potential payments for Other Delta contracts include $85 related to deferred support costs and $91 related to deferred production costs. In June 2011, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) notified ULA that it had determined that $271 of deferred support costs are not recoverable under government contracts. In December 2011, the DCMA notified ULA of the potential non-recoverability of an additional $114 of deferred production costs. ULA and Boeing believe that all costs are recoverable and in November 2011, ULA filed a certified claim with the USAF for collection of deferred support and production costs. The USAF issued a final decision denying ULA’s certified claim in May 2012. On June 14, 2012, Boeing and ULA filed a suit in the Court of Federal Claims seeking recovery of the deferred support and production costs from the U.S. government. On November 9, 2012, the U.S. government filed an answer to our claim and asserted a counterclaim for credits that it alleges were offset by deferred support cost invoices. We believe that the U.S. government’s counterclaim is without merit, and have filed an answer challenging it on multiple grounds. The litigation is in the discovery phase and the Court has not yet set a trial date. If, contrary to our belief, it is determined that some or all of the deferred support or production costs are not recoverable, we could be required to record pre-tax losses and make indemnification payments to ULA for up to $317 of the costs questioned by the DCMA. Other Indemnifications In conjunction with our sales of Electron Dynamic Devices, Inc. and Rocketdyne Propulsion and Power businesses and our Commercial Airplanes facilities in Wichita, Kansas and Tulsa and McAlester, Oklahoma, we agreed to indemnify, for an indefinite period, the buyers for costs relating to pre-closing environmental conditions and certain other items. We are unable to assess the potential number of future claims that may be asserted under these indemnifications, nor the amounts thereof (if any). As a result, we cannot estimate the maximum potential amount of future payments under these indemnities and therefore, no liability has been recorded. To the extent that claims have been made under these indemnities and/or are probable and reasonably estimable, liabilities associated with these indemnities are included in the environmental liability disclosure in Note 11 . Credit Guarantees We have issued credit guarantees, principally to facilitate the sale and/or financing of commercial aircraft. Under these arrangements, we are obligated to make payments to a guaranteed party in the event that lease or loan payments are not made by the original lessee or debtor or certain specified services are not performed. A substantial portion of these guarantees has been extended on behalf of original lessees or debtors with less than investment-grade credit. Our commercial aircraft credit guarantees are collateralized by the underlying commercial aircraft and certain other assets. Current outstanding credit guarantees expire within the next five years. Industrial Revenue Bonds Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB) issued by the City of Wichita and St. Louis County were used to finance the purchase and/or construction of real and personal property at our Wichita and St. Louis sites. Tax benefits associated with IRBs include a ten-year property tax abatement and a sales tax exemption from the Kansas Department of Revenue, and a twelve-year property tax abatement and sales tax exemption from St. Louis County. We record these properties on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, along with capital lease obligations to repay the proceeds of the IRBs. We have also purchased the IRBs and therefore are the bondholders as well as the borrower/lessee of the properties purchased with the IRB proceeds. The capital lease obligations and IRB assets are recorded net in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the assets and liabilities associated with the City of Wichita and St. Louis County IRBs were $584 and $638 .

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt On February 20, 2015 , we issued $750 of fixed rate senior notes consisting of $250 due March 1, 2025 that bear an annual interest rate of 2.5% , $250 due March 1, 2035 that bear an annual interest rate of 3.3% , and $250 due March 1, 2045 that bear an annual interest rate of 3.5% . The notes are unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with our existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The net proceeds of the issuance totaled $722 , after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. On October 29, 2015 , we issued $900 of fixed rate senior notes consisting of $350 due October 30, 2020 that bear an annual interest rate of 1.65% , $250 due October 30, 2022 that bear interest at the rate of 2.2% , and $300 due October 30, 2025 that bear interest at the rate of 2.6% . The notes are unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with our existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The net proceeds of the issuance totaled $881 , after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. Interest incurred, including amounts capitalized, was $497 , $504 and $548 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Interest expense recorded by BCC is reflected as Boeing Capital interest expense on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Total Company interest payments were $488 , $511 and $551 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 , respectively. We have $4,980 currently available under credit line agreements, of which $2,465 is a 364-day revolving credit facility expiring in November 2016 and $2,365 expires in November 2020 , $90 in November 2019 , and $60 in November 2017 . The 364-day credit facility has a one-year term out option which allows us to extend the maturity of any borrowings one year beyond the aforementioned expiration date. We continue to be in full compliance with all covenants contained in our debt or credit facility agreements. Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Unsecured debt securities $1,004 $755 Non-recourse debt and notes 36 38 Capital lease obligations 53 64 Other notes 141 72 Total $1,234 $929 Debt at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Unsecured debt securities Variable rate: 3-month USD LIBOR plus 12.5 basis points due 2017 $250 $250 0.95% - 4.88% due through 2045 5,075 4,223 5.88% - 6.88% due through 2043 2,381 2,394 7.25% - 8.75% due through 2043 1,645 1,657 Non-recourse debt and notes 6.98% - 7.38% notes due through 2021 163 201 Capital lease obligations due through 2024 150 161 Other notes 300 184 Total debt $9,964 $9,070 Total debt is attributable to: 2015 2014 BCC $2,355 $2,412 Other Boeing 7,609 6,658 Total debt $9,964 $9,070 At December 31, 2015 , $163 of debt (non-recourse debt, notes and capital lease obligations) was collateralized by customer financing assets totaling $295 . Scheduled principal payments for debt and minimum capital lease obligations for the next five years are as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Scheduled principal payments $1,242 $368 $703 $1,248 $1,126

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Postretirement Plans	Postretirement Plans The majority of our employees have earned benefits under defined benefit pension plans. Nonunion and the majority of union employees that had participated in defined benefit pension plans will transition to a company-funded defined contribution retirement savings plan in 2016. We fund our major pension plans through trusts. Pension assets are placed in trust solely for the benefit of the plans’ participants, and are structured to maintain liquidity that is sufficient to pay benefit obligations as well as to keep pace over the long-term with the growth of obligations for future benefit payments. We also have other postretirement benefits (OPB) other than pensions which consist principally of health care coverage for eligible retirees and qualifying dependents, and to a lesser extent, life insurance to certain groups of retirees. Retiree health care is provided principally until age 65 for approximately half those retirees who are eligible for health care coverage. Certain employee groups, including employees covered by most United Auto Workers bargaining agreements, are provided lifetime health care coverage. The funded status of the plans is measured as the difference between the plan assets at fair value and the projected benefit obligation (PBO). We have recognized the aggregate of all overfunded plans in Other assets, and the aggregate of all underfunded plans in either Accrued retiree health care or Accrued pension plan liability, net. The portion of the amount by which the actuarial present value of benefits included in the PBO exceeds the fair value of plan assets, payable in the next 12 months, is reflected in Accrued liabilities. The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Pension Other Postretirement Benefits Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $1,764 $1,661 $1,886 $140 $129 $148 Interest cost 2,990 3,058 2,906 248 289 263 Expected return on plan assets (4,031 ) (4,169 ) (3,874 ) (8 ) (8 ) (6 ) Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) 196 177 196 (136 ) (144 ) (180 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 1,577 1,020 2,231 31 8 95 Settlement/curtailment/other losses 290 461 104 10 1 Net periodic benefit cost $2,786 $2,208 $3,449 $285 $275 $320 Net periodic benefit cost included in Earnings from operations $2,366 $3,215 $3,036 $288 $287 $353 In 2015 , we recorded charges of $290 related to curtailments and other benefit changes associated with certain of our defined benefit plans. The following tables show changes in the benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status of both pensions and OPB for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the PBO for our pension plans, and accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) for our OPB plans. Pension Other Postretirement Benefits 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in benefit obligation Beginning balance $78,391 $68,625 $7,306 $7,008 Service cost 1,764 1,661 140 129 Interest cost 2,990 3,058 248 289 Plan participants’ contributions 5 6 Amendments (1,379 ) 51 (19 ) (43 ) Actuarial (gain)/loss (3,505 ) 10,655 (89 ) 334 Settlement/curtailment/other (457 ) (2,518 ) 10 7 Gross benefits paid (3,382 ) (3,126 ) (486 ) (449 ) Subsidies 43 39 Exchange rate adjustment (39 ) (21 ) (15 ) (8 ) Ending balance $74,388 $78,391 $7,138 $7,306 Change in plan assets Beginning balance at fair value $61,119 $58,131 $141 $140 Actual return/(loss) on plan assets (701 ) 5,893 1 10 Company contribution 59 784 5 8 Plan participants’ contributions 5 6 5 2 Settlement payments (649 ) (640 ) Benefits paid (3,284 ) (3,039 ) (20 ) (19 ) Exchange rate adjustment (35 ) (16 ) Ending balance at fair value $56,514 $61,119 $132 $141 Amounts recognized in statement of financial position at December 31 consist of: Other assets $10 $3 Other accrued liabilities (101 ) (93 ) ($390 ) ($363 ) Accrued retiree health care (6,616 ) (6,802 ) Accrued pension plan liability, net (17,783 ) (17,182 ) Net amount recognized ($17,874 ) ($17,272 ) ($7,006 ) ($7,165 ) Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31 were as follows: Pension Other Postretirement Benefits 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net actuarial loss $20,871 $21,321 $781 $877 Prior service costs/(credits) (1,195 ) 385 (397 ) (512 ) Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss $19,676 $21,706 $384 $365 The estimated amount that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost during the year ending December 31, 2016 is as follows: Pension Other Postretirement Benefits Recognized net actuarial loss $787 $22 Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) 38 (126 ) Total $825 ($104 ) The accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) for all pension plans was $72,330 and $75,655 at December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Key information for our plans with ABO in excess of plan assets as of December 31 was as follows: 2015 2014 Projected benefit obligation $74,188 $78,358 Accumulated benefit obligation 72,121 75,622 Fair value of plan assets 56,306 61,082 Assumptions The following assumptions, which are the weighted average for all plans, are used to calculate the benefit obligation at December 31 of each year and the net periodic benefit cost for the subsequent year. December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate: Pension 4.20 % 3.90 % 4.80 % Other postretirement benefits 3.80 % 3.50 % 4.20 % Expected return on plan assets 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.50 % Rate of compensation increase 4.00 % 3.80 % 4.00 % The discount rate for each plan is determined based on the plans’ expected future benefit payments using a yield curve developed from high quality bonds that are rated as Aa or better by at least half of the four rating agencies utilized as of the measurement date. The yield curve is fitted to yields developed from bonds at various maturity points. Bonds with the ten percent highest and the ten percent lowest yields are omitted. A portfolio of about 400 bonds is used to construct the yield curve. Since corporate bond yields are generally not available at maturities beyond 30 years, it is assumed that spot rates will remain level beyond that 30-year point. The present value of each plan’s benefits is calculated by applying the discount rates to projected benefit cash flows. All bonds are U.S. issues, with a minimum outstanding of $50. The pension fund’s expected return on plan assets assumption is derived from a review of actual historical returns achieved by the pension trust and anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes. While consideration is given to recent trust performance and historical returns, the assumption represents a long-term, prospective return. The expected return on plan assets component of the net periodic benefit cost for the upcoming plan year is determined based on the expected return on plan assets assumption and the market-related value of plan assets (MRVA). Since our adoption of the accounting standard for pensions in 1987, we have determined the MRVA based on a five -year moving average of plan assets. As of December 31, 2015 , the MRVA was approximately $2,731 greater than the fair market value of assets. Assumed health care cost trend rates were as follows: December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Health care cost trend rate assumed next year 6.50 % 7.00 % 7.00 % Ultimate trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Year that trend reached ultimate rate 2021 2018 2018 Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. To determine the health care cost trend rates we look at a combination of information including ongoing claims cost monitoring, annual statistical analyses of claims data, reconciliation of forecast claims against actual claims, review of trend assumptions of other plan sponsors and national health trends, and adjustments for plan design changes, workforce changes, and changes in plan participant behavior. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effect: Increase Decrease Effect on total of service and interest cost $54 ($44 ) Effect on postretirement benefit obligation 647 (551 ) Plan Assets Investment Strategy The overall objective of our pension assets is to earn a rate of return over time to satisfy the benefit obligations of the pension plans and to maintain sufficient liquidity to pay benefits and address other cash requirements of the pension fund. Specific investment objectives for our long-term investment strategy include reducing the volatility of pension assets relative to pension liabilities, achieving a competitive total investment return, achieving diversification between and within asset classes and managing other risks. Investment objectives for each asset class are determined based on specific risks and investment opportunities identified. We periodically update our long-term, strategic asset allocations. We use various analytics to determine the optimal asset mix and consider plan liability characteristics, liquidity characteristics, funding requirements, expected rates of return and the distribution of returns. We identify investment benchmarks for the asset classes in the strategic asset allocation that are market-based and investable where possible. Actual allocations to each asset class vary from target allocations due to periodic investment strategy changes, market value fluctuations, the length of time it takes to fully implement investment allocation positions, and the timing of benefit payments and contributions. Short-term investments and exchange-traded derivatives are used to rebalance the actual asset allocation to the target asset allocation. The asset allocation is monitored and rebalanced on a monthly basis. The actual and target allocations by asset class for the pension assets at December 31 were as follows: Actual Allocations Target Allocations Asset Class 2015 2014 2015 2014 Fixed income 48 % 48 % 47 % 47 % Global equity 28 29 29 26 Private equity 5 5 5 6 Real estate and real assets 9 9 9 11 Hedge funds (1) 10 9 10 10 Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % (1) As of January 1, 2015 the global strategies asset class was consolidated with the hedge funds asset class. Fixed income securities are invested primarily in a diversified portfolio of long duration instruments. Global equity securities are invested in a diversified portfolio of U.S. and non-U.S. companies, across various industries and market capitalizations. Real estate and real assets include global private investments that may be held through an investment in a limited partnership (LP) or other fund structures and publicly traded investments (such as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the case of real estate). Real estate includes, but is not limited to, investments in office, retail, apartment and industrial properties. Real assets include, but are not limited to, investments in natural resources (such as energy, farmland and timber), commodities and infrastructure. Private equity investment vehicles are primarily limited partnerships (LPs) and fund-of-funds that mainly invest in U.S. and non-U.S. leveraged buyout, venture capital and special situation strategies. Hedge fund investments seek to capitalize on inefficiencies identified across and within different asset classes or markets. Hedge fund strategy types include, but are not limited to directional, event driven, relative value, long-short and multi-strategy. Investment managers are retained for explicit investment roles specified by contractual investment guidelines. Certain investment managers are authorized to use derivatives, such as equity or bond futures, swaps, options and currency futures or forwards. Derivatives are used to achieve the desired market exposure of a security or an index, transfer value-added performance between asset classes, achieve the desired currency exposure, adjust portfolio duration or rebalance the total portfolio to the target asset allocation. As a percentage of total pension plan assets, derivative net notional amounts were 13.1% and 3.5% for fixed income, including to-be-announced mortgage-backed securities and treasury forwards, and 4.0% and 2.0% for global equity and commodities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Risk Management In managing the plan assets, we review and manage risk associated with funded status risk, interest rate risk, market risk, counterparty risk, liquidity risk and operational risk. Liability matching and asset class diversification are central to our risk management approach and are integral to the overall investment strategy. Further, asset classes are constructed to achieve diversification by investment strategy, by investment manager, by industry or sector and by holding. Investment manager guidelines for publicly traded assets are specified and are monitored regularly through the custodian. Credit parameters for counterparties have been established for managers permitted to trade over-the-counter derivatives. Valuation is governed through several types of procedures, including reviews of manager valuation policies, custodian valuation processes, pricing vendor practices, pricing reconciliation, and periodic, security-specific valuation testing . Fair Value Measurements The following table presents our plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 includes fair values estimated using significant unobservable inputs. We have retrospectively adopted ASU No. 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that calculate Net Asset Value Per Share . The fair value hierarchy now excludes certain investments which are valued using Net Asset Value (NAVs) as a practical expedient. December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fixed income securities: Corporate $16,339 $16,336 $3 $17,488 $17,486 $2 U.S. government and agencies 4,801 4,800 1 5,224 5,224 Mortgage backed and asset backed 830 382 448 1,207 596 611 Municipal 1,475 1,475 1,636 1,636 Sovereign 907 907 1,073 1,073 Other 83 9 74 246 9 237 Derivatives: Assets 25 25 49 49 Liabilities (67 ) (67 ) (66 ) (66 ) Cash equivalents and other short-term investments 1,015 1,015 792 792 Equity securities: U.S. common and preferred stock (1) 5,165 5,164 1 7,605 7,605 Non-U.S. common and preferred stock 5,712 5,710 2 7,151 7,139 11 1 Derivatives: Assets 11 11 9 9 Liabilities (3 ) (3 ) (5 ) (5 ) Private equity (1) 3 3 3 3 Real estate and real assets: Real estate 447 447 500 500 Real assets 632 351 275 6 743 369 370 4 Derivatives: Assets 3 3 2 2 Liabilities (2 ) (2 ) (11 ) (11 ) Total $37,376 $11,681 $25,231 $464 $43,646 $15,622 $27,403 $621 Fixed income common/collective/pooled funds $1,753 $2,127 Fixed income other 247 252 Equity common/collective pooled funds 4,948 2,658 Private equity 2,611 2,924 Real estate and real assets 3,637 3,523 Hedge funds 5,478 5,620 Total investments measured at NAV as a practical expedient $18,674 $17,104 Cash $162 $115 Receivables 435 447 Payables (133 ) (193 ) Total $56,514 $61,119 (1) Level 1 private equity securities have been reclassified to U.S. common and preferred stock. These are publicly traded equities that were distributed from private equity LPs. Fixed income securities are primarily valued upon a market approach, using matrix pricing and considering a security’s relationship to other securities for which quoted prices in an active market may be available, or an income approach, converting future cash flows to a single present value amount. Inputs used in developing fair value estimates include reported trades, broker quotes, benchmark yields, and base spreads. Common/collective/pooled funds are typically common or collective trusts valued at their NAVs that are calculated by the investment manager or sponsor of the fund and have daily or monthly liquidity. Derivatives included in the table above are over-the-counter and are primarily valued using an income approach with inputs that include benchmark yields, swap curves, cash flow analysis, rating agency data and interdealer broker rates. Exchange-traded derivative positions are reported in accordance with changes in daily variation margin which is settled daily and therefore reflected in the payables and receivables portion of the table. Cash equivalents and other short-term investments (which are used to pay benefits) are held in a separate account which consists of a commingled fund (with daily liquidity) and separately held short-term securities and cash equivalents. All of the investments in this cash vehicle are valued daily using a market approach with inputs that include quoted market prices for similar instruments. In the event a market price is not available for instruments with an original maturity of one year or less, amortized cost is used as a proxy for fair value. Common and preferred stock equity securities are primarily valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. Private equity and private debt NAV valuations are based on the valuation of the underlying investments, which include inputs such as cost, operating results, discounted future cash flows and market based comparable data. For those investments reported on a one-quarter lagged basis (primarily LPs) we use NAVs, adjusted for subsequent cash flows and significant events. Real estate and real asset NAV valuations are based on valuation of the underlying investments, which include inputs such as cost, discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals and market based comparable data. For those investments reported on a one-quarter lagged basis (primarily LPs) NAVs are adjusted for subsequent cash flows and significant events. Publicly traded REITs and infrastructure stocks are valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices of identical instruments. Exchange-traded commodities futures positions are reported in accordance with changes in daily variation margin which is settled daily and therefore reflected in the payables and receivables portion of the table. Hedge funds consist of direct hedge funds and fund-of-fund limited liability company (LLC) structures. For direct hedge funds the NAVs are generally based on valuation of the underlying investments. This is primarily done by applying a market or income valuation methodology depending on the specific type of security or instrument held. The NAVs of the fund-of-funds are based on the NAVs of the underlying hedge funds as well as any cash and accruals held at the fund-of-fund level. Redemptions in hedge funds are based on specific terms and conditions of the individual funds. Investments in private equity, private debt, real estate, real assets, and hedge funds are primarily calculated and reported by the General Partner (GP), fund manager or third party administrator. Additionally, some investments in fixed income and equity are made via commingled vehicles and are valued in a similar fashion. Pension assets invested in commingled and limited partnership structures rely on the NAV of these investments as the practical expedient for the valuations. The following tables present a reconciliation of Level 3 assets (excluding investments which are valued using NAVs as a practical expedient) held during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Transfers into and out of Level 3 are reported at the beginning-of-year values. January 1 Net Realized and Unrealized (Losses) Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements Net Transfers Into Level 3 December 31 Fixed income securities: Corporate (1) $1 $1 $1 $3 U.S. government and agencies (1) 1 1 Mortgage backed and asset backed (1) 611 ($9 ) (157 ) 3 448 Other (3 ) 3 Equity securities: U.S. common and preferred stock 1 1 Non-U.S. common and preferred stock 1 (2 ) 3 2 Private equity 3 3 Real assets 4 2 6 Total $621 ($12 ) ($153 ) $8 $464 January 1 Net Realized and Unrealized Gains Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements Net Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3 December 31 Fixed income securities: Corporate (2) $19 ($7 ) ($10 ) $2 Mortgage backed and asset backed (2) 554 $14 10 33 611 Equity securities: Non-U.S. common and preferred stock 1 (1 ) 1 1 Private equity 3 3 Real assets 4 4 Total $577 $14 $6 $24 $621 (1) Certain fixed income securities were reclassified from corporate and mortgage backed and asset backed to U.S. government and agencies on January 1, 2015. (2) Certain fixed income securities were reclassified from corporate to mortgage backed and asset backed on January 1, 2014. The changes in unrealized (losses)/gains for Level 3 mortgage backed and asset backed fixed income securities still held at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were ($10) and $8 . OPB Plan Assets The majority of OPB plan assets are invested in a balanced index fund which is comprised of approximately 60% equities and 40% debt securities. The index fund is valued using a market approach based on the quoted market price of an identical instrument (Level 1). The expected rate of return on these assets does not have a material effect on the net periodic benefit cost. Cash Flows Contributions Required pension contributions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ( ERISA ), as well as rules governing funding of our non-U.S. pension plans, are expected to be minimal in 2016 . In 2016 we expect to make contributions to our pension plans of approximately $100 . Estimated Future Benefit Payments The table below reflects the total pension benefits expected to be paid from the plans or from our assets, including both our share of the benefit cost and the participants’ share of the cost, which is funded by participant contributions. OPB payments reflect our portion only. Year(s) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021-2025 Pensions $4,311 $4,419 $4,479 $4,451 $4,488 $22,724 Other postretirement benefits: Gross benefits paid 521 546 574 595 626 3,139 Subsidies (38 ) (38 ) (38 ) (37 ) (37 ) (177 ) Net other postretirement benefits $483 $508 $536 $558 $589 $2,962 Termination Provisions Certain of the pension plans provide that, in the event there is a change in control of the Company which is not approved by the Board of Directors and the plans are terminated within five years thereafter, the assets in the plan first will be used to provide the level of retirement benefits required by ERISA , and then any surplus will be used to fund a trust to continue present and future payments under the postretirement medical and life insurance benefits in our group insurance benefit programs. We have an agreement with the U.S. government with respect to certain pension plans. Under the agreement, should we terminate any of the plans under conditions in which the plan’s assets exceed that plan’s obligations, the U.S. government will be entitled to a fair allocation of any of the plan’s assets based on plan contributions that were reimbursed under U.S. government contracts. Defined Contribution Plans We provide certain defined contribution plans to all eligible employees. The principal plans are the Company-sponsored 401(k) plans. The expense for these defined contribution plans was $768 , $764 and $742 in 2015, 2014 and 2013 , respectively.

Share-Based Compensation And Ot

Share-Based Compensation And Other Compensation Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation And Other Compensation Arrangements	Share-Based Compensation and Other Compensation Arrangements Share-Based Compensation Our 2003 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended and restated, permits awards of incentive and non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or units, performance shares, performance restricted stock or units, performance units and other stock and cash-based awards to our employees, officers, directors, consultants, and independent contractors. The aggregate number of shares of our stock authorized for issuance under the plan is 87,000,000 . Shares issued as a result of stock option exercises or conversion of stock unit awards will be funded out of treasury shares, except to the extent there are insufficient treasury shares, in which case new shares will be issued. We believe we currently have adequate treasury shares to satisfy these issuances during 2016 . Share-based plans expense is primarily included in General and administrative expense since it is incentive compensation issued primarily to our executives. The share-based plans expense and related income tax benefit were as follows: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Stock options $30 $62 $93 Restricted stock units and other awards 160 133 113 Share-based plans expense $190 $195 $206 Income tax benefit $68 $70 $76 Stock Options In February 2013, we granted to our executives 6,591,968 options. The options have been granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our stock on the date of grant and expire ten years after the date of grant. The stock options vest over a period of three years, with 34% vesting after the first year, 33% vesting after the second year and the remaining 33% vesting after the third year. If an executive terminates employment for any reason, the non-vested portion of the stock option will not vest and all rights to the non-vested portion will terminate. We discontinued granting options in 2014, replacing them with performance-based restricted stock units. Stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 is as follows: Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Number of shares under option: Outstanding at beginning of year 18,504,645 $73.75 Exercised (5,369,947) 74.40 Forfeited (206,433) 76.14 Expired (2,321) 77.95 Outstanding at end of year 12,925,944 $73.44 5.23 $920 Exercisable at end of year 11,249,575 $72.94 4.93 $806 The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $385 , $250 and $546 , respectively. Cash received from options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $399 , $343 and $1,097 with a related tax benefit of $135 , $87 and $190 , respectively, derived from the compensation deductions resulting from these option exercises. At December 31, 2015 , there was $4 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to our stock option plan which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of two months . The grant date fair value of stock options vested during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $56 , $87 and $89 , respectively. The stock options granted in February 2013 had a fair value of $15.85 which was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life of 6 years , expected volatility of 29.0% based upon our historical stock volatility, risk-free interest rates of 1.0% , and expected dividend yield of 2.6% . The expected volatility of the stock options is based on a combination of our historical stock volatility and the volatility levels implied on the grant date by actively traded option contracts on our common stock. We determined the expected term of the stock option grants to be six years, calculated using the “simplified” method in accordance with the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 110. We use the “simplified” method since we changed the vesting terms, tax treatment and the recipients of our stock options beginning in 2006 such that we believe our historical data prior to 2006 does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term and we do not have enough option exercise data from our grants issued subsequent to 2006 to support our own estimate as a result of vesting terms and changes in the stock price. Restricted Stock Units In February 2015, 2014 and 2013 , we granted to our executives 590,778 , 695,651 and 1,375,414 restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of our long-term incentive program with grant date fair values of $154.64 , $129.58 and $75.97 per unit, respectively. The RSUs granted under this program will vest and settle in common stock (on a one-for-one basis) on the third anniversary of the grant date. If an executive terminates employment because of retirement, involuntary layoff, disability, or death, the employee (or beneficiary) will receive a proration of stock units based on active employment during the three-year service period. In all other cases, the RSUs will not vest and all rights to the stock units will terminate. In addition to RSUs awarded under our long-term incentive program, we grant RSUs to certain executives and employees to encourage retention or to reward various achievements. These RSUs are labeled other RSUs in the table below. The fair values of all RSUs are estimated using the average of the high and low stock prices on the date of grant. RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 was as follows: Long-Term Incentive Program Other Number of units: Outstanding at beginning of year 3,032,539 1,147,098 Granted 634,960 223,282 Dividends 64,705 28,849 Forfeited (128,628 ) (64,542 ) Distributed (1,256,936 ) (213,686 ) Outstanding at end of year 2,346,640 1,121,001 Unrecognized compensation cost $92 $43 Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) 1.8 2.0 The number of vested but undistributed RSUs at December 31, 2015 was not significant. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) are stock units that pay out based on the Company’s total shareholder return as compared to a group of peer companies over a three-year period. The award payout can range from 0% to 200% of the initial PBRSU grant, but will not exceed 400% of the initial value (excluding dividend equivalent credits). The PBRSUs granted under this program will vest at the payout amount and settle in common stock (on a one-for-one basis) on the third anniversary of the grant date. If an executive terminates employment because of retirement, involuntary layoff, disability, or death, the employee (or beneficiary) remains eligible under the award and, if the award is earned, will receive a proration of stock units based on active employment during the three-year service period. In all other cases, the PBRSUs will not vest and all rights to the stock units will terminate. In February 2015 and 2014, we granted to our executives 556,203 and 662,215 PBRSUs as part of our long-term incentive program with grant date fair values of $164.26 and $136.12 per unit. Compensation expense for the award is recognized over the three-year performance period based upon the grant date fair value estimated using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. The model used the following assumptions in 2015 and 2014: expected volatility of 20.35% and 24.2% based upon our historical stock volatility, risk-free interest rates of 1.03% and 0.72% , and no expected dividend yield because the units earn dividend equivalents. PBRSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 was as follows: Long-Term Incentive Program Number of units: Outstanding at beginning of year 623,102 Granted 556,203 Dividends 25,887 Forfeited (82,157 ) Outstanding at end of year 1,123,035 Unrecognized compensation cost $82 Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) 1.8 Other Compensation Arrangements Performance Awards Performance Awards are cash units that pay out based on the achievement of long-term financial goals at the end of a three-year period. Each unit has an initial value of $100 dollars. The amount payable at the end of the three-year performance period may be anywhere from $0 to $200 dollars per unit, depending on the Company’s performance against plan for a three-year period. The Compensation Committee has the discretion to pay these awards in cash, stock, or a combination of both after the three-year performance period. Compensation expense, based on the estimated performance payout, is recognized ratably over the performance period. During 2015, 2014 and 2013 , we granted Performance Awards to our executives with the payout based on the achievement of financial goals for each three -year period following the grant date. The minimum payout amount is $0 and the maximum amount we could be required to pay out for the 2015, 2014 and 2013 Performance Awards is $349 , $327 and $255 , respectively. The 2013 grant is expected to be paid out in cash in March 2016 . Deferred Compensation The Company has a deferred compensation plan which permits executives to defer receipt of a portion of their salary, bonus, and certain other incentive awards. Participants can diversify deferred compensation among 23 investment funds including a Boeing stock unit account. Total expense related to deferred compensation was $63 , $44 and $238 in 2015, 2014 and 2013 , respectively. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the deferred compensation liability which is being marked to market was $1,191 and $1,234 .

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity On December 14, 2015, the Board approved a new repurchase plan for up to $ 14,000 of common stock, replacing the previously authorized program. The program will expire when we have used all authorized funds or is otherwise terminated. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , there were 1,200,000,000 shares of common stock and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized. No preferred stock has been issued. Changes in Share Balances The following table shows changes in each class of shares: Common Stock Treasury Stock Balance at January 1, 2013 1,012,261,159 256,630,628 Issued (17,903,704 ) Acquired 26,155,537 Balance at December 31, 2013 1,012,261,159 264,882,461 Issued (6,719,270 ) Acquired 47,370,415 Balance at December 31, 2014 1,012,261,159 305,533,606 Issued (7,288,113 ) Acquired 47,391,861 Balance at December 31, 2015 1,012,261,159 345,637,354 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (AOCI) by component for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 were as follows: Currency Translation Adjustments Unrealized Gains and Losses on Certain Investments Unrealized Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit Pension Plans & Other Postretirement Benefits Total (1) Balance at January 1, 2013 $214 ($8 ) $86 ($17,708 ) ($17,416 ) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (64 ) (75 ) 6,093 5,954 Amounts reclassified from AOCI (17 ) 1,585 (2) 1,568 Net current period Other comprehensive loss (64 ) (92 ) 7,678 7,522 Balance at December 31, 2013 $150 ($8 ) ($6 ) ($10,030 ) ($9,894 ) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (97 ) (137 ) (4,644 ) (4,878 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 7 862 (2) 869 Net current period Other comprehensive income/(loss) (97 ) (130 ) (3,782 ) (4,009 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $53 ($8 ) ($136 ) ($13,812 ) ($13,903 ) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (92 ) $8 (140 ) 173 (51 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 79 1,127 (2) 1,206 Net current period Other comprehensive income/(loss) (92 ) 8 (61 ) 1,300 1,155 Balance at December 31, 2015 ($39 ) ($197 ) ($12,512 ) ($12,748 ) (1) Net of tax. (2) Primarily relates to amortization of actuarial losses for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 totaling $1,038 , $661 , and $1,516 (net of tax of ($570) , ($367) , and ($849) ), respectively. These are included in the net periodic pension cost of which a portion is allocated to production as inventoried costs. See Note 14 .

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments Cash Flow Hedges Our cash flow hedges include foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swaps, and commodity purchase contracts. We use foreign currency forward contracts to manage currency risk associated with certain transactions, specifically forecasted sales and purchases made in foreign currencies. Our foreign currency contracts hedge forecasted transactions through 2021 . We use commodity derivatives, such as swaps and fixed-price purchase commitments to hedge against potentially unfavorable price changes for items used in production. Our commodity contracts hedge forecasted transactions through 2020 . Fair Value Hedges Interest rate swaps under which we agree to pay variable rates of interest are designated as fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt. The net change in fair value of the derivatives and the hedged items is reported in Boeing Capital interest expense. Derivative Instruments Not Receiving Hedge Accounting Treatment We have entered into agreements to purchase and sell aluminum to address long-term strategic sourcing objectives and international business requirements. These agreements are derivative instruments for accounting purposes. The quantities of aluminum in these agreements offset and are priced at prevailing market prices. We also hold certain foreign currency forward contracts which do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Notional Amounts and Fair Values The notional amounts and fair values of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31 were as follows: Notional amounts (1) Other assets Accrued liabilities 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $2,727 $2,586 $23 $9 ($304 ) ($204 ) Interest rate contracts 125 125 9 10 Commodity contracts 40 31 2 1 (13 ) (24 ) Derivatives not receiving hedge accounting treatment: Foreign exchange contracts 436 319 4 21 (11 ) (5 ) Commodity contracts 725 3 Total derivatives $4,053 $3,064 38 41 (328 ) (233 ) Netting arrangements (23 ) (16 ) 23 16 Net recorded balance $15 $25 ($305 ) ($217 ) (1) Notional amounts represent the gross contract/notional amount of the derivatives outstanding. Gains/(losses) associated with our cash flow and undesignated hedging transactions and their effect on Other comprehensive income/(loss) and Net earnings were as follows: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 Effective portion recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes: Foreign exchange contracts ($136 ) ($135 ) Commodity contracts (4 ) (2 ) Effective portion reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings, net of taxes: Foreign exchange contracts (67 ) 6 Commodity contracts (12 ) (13 ) Forward points recognized in Other income, net: Foreign exchange contracts 12 28 Undesignated derivatives recognized in Other income, net: Foreign exchange contracts (1 ) (7 ) Based on our portfolio of cash flow hedges, we expect to reclassify losses of $156 (pre-tax) out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings during the next 12 months. Ineffectiveness related to our hedges recognized in Other income was insignificant for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . We have derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features. For foreign exchange contracts with original maturities of at least five years, our derivative counterparties could require settlement if we default on our five-year credit facility. For certain commodity contracts, our counterparties could require collateral posted in an amount determined by our credit ratings. The fair value of foreign exchange and commodity contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position at December 31, 2015 was $51 . At December 31, 2015 , there was no collateral posted related to our derivatives.

Significant Group Concentration

Significant Group Concentrations Of Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Significant Group Concentrations Of Risk	Significant Group Concentrations of Risk Credit Risk Financial instruments involving potential credit risk are predominantly with commercial aircraft customers and the U.S. government. Of the $12,393 in gross accounts receivable and gross customer financing included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, 2015 , $5,633 related predominantly to commercial aircraft customers ( $2,096 of accounts receivable and $3,537 of customer financing) and $4,864 related to the U.S. government. Of the $3,586 in gross customer financing, $2,487 related to customers we believe have less than investment-grade credit including Silk Way Airlines, AirBridgeCargo Airlines and American Airlines who were associated with 13% , 13% and 9% , respectively, of our financing portfolio. Financing for aircraft is collateralized by security in the related asset and in some instances security in other assets as well. Other Risk As of December 31, 2015 , approximately 38% of our total workforce was represented by collective bargaining agreements and approximately 13% of our total workforce was represented by agreements expiring in 2016.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs and Level 3 includes fair values estimated using significant unobservable inputs. The following table presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Assets Money market funds $4,504 $4,504 $3,826 $3,826 Available-for-sale investments: Commercial paper 87 87 Corporate notes 79 79 U.S. government agencies 83 83 Other 20 20 7 7 Derivatives 15 15 25 $25 Total assets $4,788 $4,524 $264 $3,858 $3,833 $25 Liabilities Derivatives ($305 ) ($305 ) ($217 ) ($217 ) Total liabilities ($305 ) ($305 ) ($217 ) ($217 ) Money market funds, available-for-sale debt investments and equity securities are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices or broker/dealer quotes of identical or comparable instruments. Derivatives include foreign currency, commodity and interest rate contracts. Our foreign currency forward contracts are valued using an income approach based on the present value of the forward rate less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount. Commodity derivatives are valued using an income approach based on the present value of the commodity index prices less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount. The fair value of our interest rate swaps is derived from a discounted cash flow analysis based on the terms of the contract and the interest rate curve. Certain assets have been measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The following table presents the nonrecurring losses recognized for the years ended December 31 due to long-lived asset impairment, and the fair value and asset classification of the related assets as of the impairment date: 2015 2014 Fair Value Total Losses Fair Value Total Losses Operating lease equipment $270 ($159 ) $187 ($170 ) Property, plant and equipment 8 (6 ) 19 (15 ) Other assets and Acquired intangible assets (17 ) Total $278 ($165 ) $206 ($202 ) The fair value of the impaired operating lease equipment is derived by calculating a median collateral value from a consistent group of third party aircraft value publications. The values provided by the third party aircraft publications are derived from their knowledge of market trades and other market factors. Management reviews the publications quarterly to assess the continued appropriateness and consistency with market trends. Under certain circumstances, we adjust values based on the attributes and condition of the specific aircraft or equipment, usually when the features or use of the aircraft vary significantly from the more generic aircraft attributes covered by third party publications, or on the expected net sales price for the aircraft. Property, plant and equipment, Other assets and Acquired intangible assets were primarily valued using an income approach based on the discounted cash flows associated with the underlying assets. For Level 3 assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2015 , the following table presents the fair value of those assets as of the measurement date, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs of those assets. Fair Value Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input Range Median or Average Operating lease equipment $270 Market approach Aircraft value publications $226 - $394 (1) Median $343 Aircraft condition adjustments ($112) - $39 (2) Net ($73) (1) The range represents the sum of the highest and lowest values for all aircraft subject to fair value measurement, according to the third party aircraft valuation publications that we use in our valuation process. (2) The negative amount represents the sum, for all aircraft subject to fair value measurement, of all downward adjustments based on consideration of individual aircraft attributes and condition. The positive amount represents the sum of all such upward adjustments. Fair Value Disclosures The fair values and related carrying values of financial instruments that are not required to be remeasured at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31 were as follows: December 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Accounts receivable, net $8,713 $8,705 $8,705 Notes receivable, net 255 273 273 Liabilities Debt, excluding capital lease obligations (9,814 ) (11,292 ) (11,123 ) ($169 ) December 31, 2014 Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Accounts receivable, net $7,729 $7,845 $7,845 Notes receivable, net 366 395 395 Liabilities Debt, excluding capital lease obligations (8,909 ) (10,686 ) (10,480 ) ($206 ) The fair value of Accounts receivable is based on current market rates for loans of the same risk and maturities. The fair values of our variable rate notes receivable that reprice frequently approximate their carrying amounts. The fair values of fixed rate notes receivable are estimated with discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates currently offered on loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The fair value of our debt that is traded in the secondary market is classified as Level 2 and is based on current market yields. For our debt that is not traded in the secondary market, the fair value is classified as Level 2 and is based on our indicative borrowing cost derived from dealer quotes or discounted cash flows. The fair values of our debt classified as Level 3 are based on discounted cash flow models using the implied yield from similar securities. With regard to other financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of our indemnifications and financing commitments because the amount and timing of those arrangements are uncertain. Items not included in the above disclosures include cash, restricted cash, time deposits and other deposits, commercial paper, money market funds, Accounts payable and long-term payables. The carrying values of those items, as reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, approximate their fair value at December 31, 2015 and 2014 . The fair value of assets and liabilities whose carrying value approximates fair value is determined using Level 2 inputs, with the exception of cash (Level 1).

Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings	Legal Proceedings Various legal proceedings, claims and investigations related to products, contracts, employment and other matters are pending against us. Potentially material contingencies are discussed below. We are subject to various U.S. government inquiries and investigations, from which civil, criminal or administrative proceedings could result or have resulted in the past. Such proceedings involve or could involve claims by the government for fines, penalties, compensatory and treble damages, restitution and/or forfeitures. Under government regulations, a company, or one or more of its operating divisions or subdivisions, can also be suspended or debarred from government contracts, or lose its export privileges, based on the results of investigations. We believe, based upon current information, that the outcome of any such government disputes and investigations will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Where it is reasonably possible that we will incur losses in excess of recorded amounts in connection with any of the matters set forth below, we will disclose either the amount or range of reasonably possible losses in excess of such amounts or, where no such amount or range can be reasonably estimated, the reasons why no such estimate can be made. Employment, Labor and Benefits Litigation In the second quarter of 2014, Boeing agreed to a $90 settlement with plaintiffs in the Harkness case with respect to litigation initiated by former Boeing employees in 2007 upon the sale of the Wichita facility to Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (Spirit) in 2005. The settlement was approved by the district court in a fairness hearing in September 2015. The payment was made in the fourth quarter and the indemnification receivable from Spirit is included in Other Assets at December 31, 2015. On October 13, 2006, we were named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Plaintiffs, seeking to represent a class of similarly situated participants and beneficiaries in The Boeing Company Voluntary Investment Plan (the VIP), alleged that fees and expenses incurred by the VIP were and are unreasonable and excessive, not incurred solely for the benefit of the VIP and its participants, and were undisclosed to participants. The plaintiffs further alleged that defendants breached their fiduciary duties in violation of §502(a)(2) of ERISA , and sought injunctive and equitable relief pursuant to §502(a)(3) of ERISA . The parties reached a provisional settlement on August 26, 2015, subject to a fairness hearing currently scheduled for March 2016. We do not expect this matter or the associated settlement to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information We operate in five principal segments: Commercial Airplanes; Boeing Military Aircraft ( BMA ), Network & Space Systems ( N&SS ), and Global Services & Support ( GS&S ), collectively Defense, Space & Security ; and Boeing Capital . All other activities fall within Unallocated items, eliminations and other. See page 54 for the Summary of Business Segment Data, which is an integral part of this note. The Commercial Airplanes segment develops, produces and markets commercial jet aircraft and provides related support services, principally to the commercial airline industry worldwide. Our BMA segment is engaged in the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for global strike, including fighter aircraft and missile systems; vertical lift including rotorcraft and tilt-rotor aircraft; mobility, surveillance and engagement, including battle management, airborne, anti-submarine, transport and tanker aircraft. Our N&SS segment is engaged in the research, development, production and modification of the following products and related services: electronics and information solutions, including command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), cyber and information solutions, and intelligence systems; strategic missile and defense systems; space and intelligence systems, including satellites and commercial satellite launch vehicles; and space exploration. Our GS&S segment provides customers with mission readiness through total support solutions. Our global services business sustains aircraft and systems with a full spectrum of products and services through integrated logistics, including supply chain management and engineering support; aircraft modernization and sustainment; and training systems and government services, including pilot and maintenance training. In addition, our GS&S segment is engaged in the research, development, production and modification of airborne surveillance command and control aircraft. GS&S international operations include Boeing Defence U.K. Ltd., Boeing Defence Australia, and Alsalam Aircraft Company, a joint venture. Our BCC segment facilitates, arranges, structures and provides selective financing solutions for our Boeing customers. The unallocated activities of Engineering, Operations & Technology ( EO&T ) and Shared Services Group (SSG), Corporate and intercompany guarantees provided to BCC are included in Unallocated items, eliminations and other. EO&T provides Boeing with technical and functional capabilities, including information technology, research and development, test and evaluation, technology strategy development, environmental remediation management and intellectual property management. While our principal operations are in the United States, Canada and Australia, some key suppliers and subcontractors are located in Europe and Japan. Revenues, including foreign military sales, are reported by customer location and consisted of the following: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Asia, other than China $13,433 $11,900 $12,200 Europe 12,248 11,898 10,622 China 12,556 11,029 10,555 Middle East 10,846 9,243 9,165 Oceania 2,601 1,757 1,657 Canada 1,870 1,901 1,486 Africa 1,398 2,596 621 Latin America, Caribbean and other 1,875 2,596 2,725 Total non-U.S. revenues 56,827 52,920 49,031 United States 39,287 37,842 37,592 Total revenues $96,114 $90,762 $86,623 Revenues from the U.S. government (including foreign military sales through the U.S. government), primarily recorded at BDS, represented 27% , 30% and 34% of consolidated revenues for 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Approximately 4% and 3% of operating assets were located outside the United States as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . The information in the following tables is derived directly from the segments’ internal financial reporting used for corporate management purposes. Depreciation and Amortization Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Commercial Airplanes $625 $674 $632 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 142 164 131 Network & Space Systems 106 114 120 Global Services & Support 80 75 69 Total Defense, Space & Security 328 353 320 Boeing Capital Corporation 87 97 110 Unallocated items, eliminations and other 793 782 782 Total $1,833 $1,906 $1,844 Capital Expenditures Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Commercial Airplanes $889 $698 $694 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 128 175 186 Network & Space Systems 98 93 96 Global Services & Support 62 68 48 Total Defense, Space & Security 288 336 330 Unallocated items, eliminations and other 1,273 1,202 1,074 Total $2,450 $2,236 $2,098 Unallocated capital expenditures relate primarily to assets managed by SSG on behalf of the five principal segments. We recorded Earnings from operations associated with our cost and equity method investments of $64 , $58 and $25 in our Commercial Airplanes segment and $210 , $229 and $203 in BDS, primarily in our N&SS segment, for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. For segment reporting purposes, we record Commercial Airplanes segment revenues and cost of sales for airplanes transferred to other segments. Such transfers may include airplanes accounted for as operating leases and considered transferred to the BCC segment and airplanes transferred to the BDS segment for further modification prior to delivery to the customer. The revenues and cost of sales for these transfers are eliminated in the Unallocated items and eliminations caption. For segment reporting purposes, we record BDS revenues and cost of sales for the modification performed on airplanes received from Commercial Airplanes when the airplane is delivered to the customer or at the attainment of performance milestones. Intersegment revenues, eliminated in Unallocated items, eliminations and other, are shown in the following table. Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Commercial Airplanes $1,831 $1,822 $879 Boeing Capital 15 19 29 Total $1,846 $1,841 $908 Unallocated Items, Eliminations and other Unallocated items, eliminations and other includes costs not attributable to business segments as well as intercompany profit eliminations. We generally allocate costs to business segments based on the U.S. federal cost accounting standards. Components of Unallocated items, eliminations and other are shown in the following table. Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Share-based plans ($76 ) ($67 ) ($95 ) Deferred compensation (63 ) (44 ) (238 ) Amortization of previously capitalized interest (90 ) (72 ) (69 ) Eliminations and other unallocated items (511 ) (593 ) (859 ) Sub-total (740 ) (776 ) (1,261 ) Pension (421 ) (1,469 ) (1,374 ) Postretirement 123 82 60 Pension and Postretirement (298 ) (1,387 ) (1,314 ) Total ($1,038 ) ($2,163 ) ($2,575 ) Unallocated Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense Unallocated pension and other postretirement benefit expense represents the portion of pension and other postretirement benefit costs that are not recognized by business segments for segment reporting purposes. Pension costs, comprising Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America ( GAAP ) service and prior service costs, are allocated to Commercial Airplanes. Pension costs are allocated to BDS using U.S. Government Cost Accounting Standards ( CAS ), which employ different actuarial assumptions and accounting conventions than GAAP . These costs are allocable to government contracts. Other postretirement benefit costs are allocated to business segments based on CAS , which is generally based on benefits paid. Assets Segment assets are summarized in the table below. December 31, 2015 2014 Commercial Airplanes $57,253 $55,149 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 6,811 7,229 Network & Space Systems 6,307 5,895 Global Services & Support 4,549 4,589 Total Defense, Space & Security 17,667 17,713 Boeing Capital 3,492 3,525 Unallocated items, eliminations and other 15,996 16,534 Total $94,408 $92,921 Assets included in Unallocated items, eliminations and other primarily consist of Cash and cash equivalents, Short-term and other investments, Deferred tax assets, capitalized interest and assets held by SSG as well as intercompany eliminations.

Quarterly Financial Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) 2015 2014 4th 3rd 2nd 1st 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Total revenues $23,573 $25,849 $24,543 $22,149 $24,468 $23,784 $22,045 $20,465 Total costs and expenses (20,642 ) (21,600 ) (21,350 ) (18,496 ) (20,711 ) (20,075 ) (18,670 ) (17,296 ) Earnings from operations 1,161 2,580 1,683 2,019 2,025 2,119 1,787 1,542 Net earnings 1,026 1,704 1,110 1,336 1,466 1,362 1,653 965 Basic earnings per share 1.52 2.50 1.61 1.89 2.05 1.88 2.26 1.30 Diluted earnings per share 1.51 2.47 1.59 1.87 2.02 1.86 2.24 1.28 Cash dividends declared per share 2.00 1.82 1.64 1.46 Common stock sales price per share: High 150.59 149.18 155.50 158.83 135.78 130.58 138.39 144.57 Low 128.56 115.14 138.44 126.18 116.32 117.87 121.92 118.77 Quarter end 144.59 130.95 138.72 150.08 129.98 127.38 127.23 125.49 Gross profit is calculated as Total revenues minus Total costs and expenses. Total costs and expenses includes Cost of products, Cost of services and Boeing Capital interest expense. During the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded a reach-forward loss of $885 on the 747 program. During the second quarter of 2015 and 2014, higher estimated costs to complete the KC-46A Tanker contract for the U.S. Air Force resulted in reach-forward losses of $835 and $425 . In the fourth quarter of 2015 and 2014, we recorded income tax benefits of $235 and $188 related to the reinstatement of the research tax credit for 2015 and 2014. During the second quarter of 2014, we recorded an incremental tax benefit of $265 that related to the application of a 2012 Federal Court of Claims decision. We also recorded tax benefits of $116 and $143 as a result of the 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 federal tax audit settlements. We recorded charges related to defined benefit pension plan changes of $334 in the first quarter of 2014. We increased our quarterly dividend from $0.73 to $0.91 in December 2014 and to $1.09 in December 2015.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation And Basis Of Presentation	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report have been prepared by management of The Boeing Company (herein referred to as “Boeing,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These statements include the accounts of all majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities that are required to be consolidated. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted	Standards Issued and Not Yet Implemented In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . The new standard was originally effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption was not permitted. On August 12, 2015, the FASB approved a one year delay of the effective date to reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, while permitting companies to voluntarily adopt the new standard as of the original effective date. The comprehensive new standard will supersede existing revenue recognition guidance and require revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Adoption of the new rules could affect the timing of revenue recognition for certain transactions. The guidance permits two implementation approaches, one requiring retrospective application of the new standard with restatement of prior years and one requiring prospective application of the new standard with disclosure of results under old standards. The Company is currently evaluating when to adopt the new standard, the impacts of adoption and the implementation approach to be used.
Use Of Estimates	Use of Estimates Management makes assumptions and estimates to prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Those assumptions and estimates directly affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Significant estimates for which changes in the near term are considered reasonably possible and that may have a material impact on the financial statements are disclosed in these Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Operating Cycle	Operating Cycle For classification of certain current assets and liabilities, we use the duration of the related contract or program as our operating cycle, which is generally longer than one year .
Revenue And Related Cost Recognition	Revenue and Related Cost Recognition Contract Accounting Contract accounting is used for development and production activities predominantly by Defense, Space & Security ( BDS ). The majority of business conducted by BDS is performed under contracts with the U.S. government and other customers that extend over several years. Contract accounting involves a judgmental process of estimating total sales and costs for each contract resulting in the development of estimated cost of sales percentages. For each contract, the amount reported as cost of sales is determined by applying the estimated cost of sales percentage to the amount of revenue recognized. When the current estimates of total sales and costs for a contract indicate a loss, a provision for the entire loss on the contract is recognized. Changes in estimated revenues, cost of sales and the related effect on operating income are recognized using a cumulative catch-up adjustment which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract’s percent complete. In 2015 , net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments, including reach-forward losses, across all contracts decreased Earnings from operations by $224 and diluted EPS by $0.23 . In 2014 and 2013 net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments, including reach-forward losses, across all contracts increased Earnings from operations by $100 and $242 and diluted EPS by $0.10 and $0.23 . Significant adjustments during the three years ended December 31, 2015 included reach-forward losses of $835 and $425 on the USAF KC-46A Tanker contract recorded during 2015 and 2014 . We combine contracts for accounting purposes when they are negotiated as a package with an overall profit margin objective. These essentially represent an agreement to do a single project for a single customer, involve interrelated construction activities with substantial common costs, and are performed concurrently or sequentially. When a group of contracts is combined, revenue and profit are earned uniformly over the performance of the combined contracts. Similarly, we may segment a single contract or group of contracts when a clear economic decision has been made during contract negotiations that would produce different rates of profitability for each element or phase of the contract. Sales related to fixed-price contracts are recognized as deliveries are made, except for certain fixed-price contracts that require substantial performance over an extended period before deliveries begin, for which sales are recorded based on the attainment of performance milestones. Sales related to contracts in which we are reimbursed for costs incurred plus an agreed upon profit are recorded as costs are incurred. The Federal Acquisition Regulations provide guidance on the types of cost that will be reimbursed in establishing contract price. Contracts may contain provisions to earn incentive and award fees if specified targets are achieved. Incentive and award fees that can be reasonably estimated and are probable are recorded over the performance period of the contract. Incentive and award fees that cannot be reasonably estimated are recorded when awarded. Program Accounting Our Commercial Airplanes segment predominantly uses program accounting to account for cost of sales related to its programs. Program accounting is applicable to products manufactured for delivery under production-type contracts where profitability is realized over multiple contracts and years. Under program accounting, inventoriable production costs, program tooling and other non-recurring costs, and warranty costs are accumulated and charged to cost of sales by program instead of by individual units or contracts. A program consists of the estimated number of units (accounting quantity) of a product to be produced in a continuing, long-term production effort for delivery under existing and anticipated contracts. The determination of the accounting quantity is limited by the ability to make reasonably dependable estimates of the revenue and cost of existing and anticipated contracts. To establish the relationship of sales to cost of sales, program accounting requires estimates of (a) the number of units to be produced and sold in a program, (b) the period over which the units can reasonably be expected to be produced, and (c) the units’ expected sales prices, production costs, program tooling and other non-recurring costs, and routine warranty costs for the total program. We recognize sales for commercial airplane deliveries as each unit is completed and accepted by the customer. Sales recognized represent the price negotiated with the customer, adjusted by an escalation formula as specified in the customer agreement. The amount reported as cost of sales is determined by applying the estimated cost of sales percentage for the total remaining program to the amount of sales recognized for airplanes delivered and accepted by the customer. Changes in estimated revenues, cost of sales and the related effects on program margins are recognized prospectively except in cases where the program is determined to have a reach-forward loss in which case the loss is recognized in the current period. See Note 11 . Concession Sharing Arrangements We account for sales concessions to our customers in consideration of their purchase of products and services as a reduction to revenue when the related products and services are delivered. The sales concessions incurred may be partially reimbursed by certain suppliers in accordance with concession sharing arrangements. We record these reimbursements, which are presumed to represent reductions in the price of the vendor’s products or services, as a reduction in Cost of products. Spare Parts Revenue We recognize sales of spare parts upon delivery and the amount reported as cost of sales is recorded at average cost. Service Revenue Service revenue is recognized when the service is performed with the exception of U.S. government service agreements, which are accounted for using contract accounting. Service activities primarily include: support agreements associated with military aircraft and helicopter contracts, space travel on Commercial Crew, ongoing maintenance of International Space Station, and technical and flight operation services for commercial aircraft. Service revenue and associated cost of sales from pay-in-advance subscription fees are deferred and recognized as services are rendered. Financial Services Revenue We record financial services revenue associated with sales-type/finance leases, operating leases, and notes receivable. Lease and financing revenue arrangements are included in Sales of services on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For sales-type/finance leases, we record an asset at lease inception. This asset is recorded at the aggregate future minimum lease payments, estimated residual value of the leased equipment, and deferred incremental direct costs less unearned income. Income is recognized over the life of the lease to approximate a level rate of return on the net investment. Residual values, which are reviewed periodically, represent the estimated amount we expect to receive at lease termination from the disposition of the leased equipment. Actual residual values realized could differ from these estimates. Declines in estimated residual value that are deemed other-than-temporary are recognized in the period in which the declines occur. For operating leases, revenue on leased aircraft and equipment is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Operating lease assets, included in Customer financing, are recorded at cost and depreciated over the period that we project we will hold the asset to an estimated residual value, using the straight-line method. We periodically review our estimates of residual value and recognize forecasted changes by prospectively adjusting depreciation expense. For notes receivable, notes are recorded net of any unamortized discounts and deferred incremental direct costs. Interest income and amortization of any discounts are recorded ratably over the related term of the note. Reinsurance Revenue Our wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, Astro Ltd., participates in a reinsurance pool for workers’ compensation. The member agreements and practices of the reinsurance pool minimize any participating members’ individual risk. Reinsurance revenues were $136 , $135 and $160 during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Reinsurance costs related to premiums and claims paid to the reinsurance pool were $132 , $144 and $147 during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Revenues and costs are presented net in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Fleet Support	Fleet Support We provide assistance and services to facilitate efficient and safe aircraft operation to the operators of all our commercial airplane models. Collectively known as fleet support services, these activities and services include flight and maintenance training, field service support, engineering services, and technical data and documents. Fleet support activity begins prior to aircraft delivery as the customer receives training, manuals, and technical consulting support. This activity continues throughout the aircraft’s operational life. Services provided after delivery include field service support, consulting on maintenance, repair, and operational issues brought forth by the customer or regulators, updating manuals and engineering data, and the issuance of service bulletins that impact the entire model’s fleet. Field service support involves our personnel located at customer facilities providing and coordinating fleet support activities and requests. The costs for fleet support are expensed as incurred as Cost of services.
Research And Development	Research and Development Research and development includes costs incurred for experimentation, design, and testing, as well as bid and proposal efforts related to government products and services which are expensed as incurred unless the costs are related to certain contractual arrangements with customers. Costs that are incurred pursuant to such contractual arrangements are recorded over the period that revenue is recognized, consistent with our contract accounting policy. We have certain research and development arrangements that meet the requirement for best efforts research and development accounting. Accordingly, the amounts funded by the customer are recognized as an offset to our research and development expense rather than as contract revenues. Research and development expense included bid and proposal costs of $286 , $289 and $285 in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation We provide various forms of share-based compensation to our employees. For awards settled in shares, we measure compensation expense based on the grant-date fair value net of estimated forfeitures. For awards settled in cash, or that may be settled in cash, we measure compensation expense based on the fair value at each reporting date net of estimated forfeitures. The expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the award.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Provisions for federal, state, and non-U.S. income taxes are calculated on reported Earnings before income taxes based on current tax law and also include, in the current period, the cumulative effect of any changes in tax rates from those used previously in determining deferred tax assets and liabilities. Such provisions differ from the amounts currently receivable or payable because certain items of income and expense are recognized in different time periods for financial reporting purposes than for income tax purposes. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and evaluating tax positions. The accounting for uncertainty in income taxes requires a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We record a liability for the difference between the benefit recognized and measured for financial statement purposes and the tax position taken or expected to be taken on our tax return. To the extent that our assessment of such tax positions changes, the change in estimate is recorded in the period in which the determination is made. Tax-related interest and penalties are classified as a component of Income tax expense.
Postretirement Plans	Postretirement Plans The majority of our employees have earned benefits under defined benefit pension plans. Nonunion and the majority of union employees that had participated in defined benefit pension plans will transition to a company-funded defined contribution retirement savings plan in 2016. We also provide postretirement benefit plans other than pensions, consisting principally of health care coverage to eligible retirees and qualifying dependents. Benefits under the pension and other postretirement benefit plans are generally based on age at retirement and years of service and, for some pension plans, benefits are also based on the employee’s annual earnings. The net periodic cost of our pension and other postretirement plans is determined using the projected unit credit method and several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate, the long-term rate of asset return, and medical trend (rate of growth for medical costs). A portion of net periodic pension and other postretirement income or expense is not recognized in net earnings in the year incurred because it is allocated to production as product costs, and reflected in inventory at the end of a reporting period. Actuarial gains and losses, which occur when actual experience differs from actuarial assumptions, are reflected in Shareholders’ equity (net of taxes). If actuarial gains and losses exceed ten percent of the greater of plan assets or plan liabilities we amortize them over the average future service period of employees. The funded status of our pension and postretirement plans is reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
Postemployment Plans	Postemployment Plans We record a liability for postemployment benefits, such as severance or job training, when payment is probable, the amount is reasonably estimable, and the obligation relates to rights that have vested or accumulated.
Environmental Remediation	Environmental Remediation We are subject to federal and state requirements for protection of the environment, including those for discharge of hazardous materials and remediation of contaminated sites. We routinely assess, based on in-depth studies, expert analyses and legal reviews, our contingencies, obligations, and commitments for remediation of contaminated sites, including assessments of ranges and probabilities of recoveries from other responsible parties and/or insurance carriers. Our policy is to accrue and charge to current expense identified exposures related to environmental remediation sites when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The amount of the liability is based on our best estimate or the low end of a range of reasonably possible exposure for investigation, cleanup, and monitoring costs to be incurred. Estimated remediation costs are not discounted to present value as the timing of payments cannot be reasonably estimated. We may be able to recover a portion of the remediation costs from insurers or other third parties. Such recoveries are recorded when realization of the claim for recovery is deemed probable. The liabilities recorded represent our best estimate or the low end of a range of reasonably possible costs expected to be incurred to remediate sites, including operation and maintenance over periods of up to 30 years. It is reasonably possible that we may incur charges that exceed these recorded amounts because of regulatory agency orders and directives, changes in laws and/or regulations, higher than expected costs and/or the discovery of new or additional contamination. As part of our estimating process, we develop a range of reasonably possible alternate scenarios that includes the high end of a range of reasonably possible cost estimates for all remediation sites for which we have sufficient information based on our experience and existing laws and regulations. There are some potential remediation obligations where the costs of remediation cannot be reasonably estimated.
Cash And Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid instruments, such as commercial paper, time deposits, and other money market instruments, which have original maturities of three months or less. We aggregate our cash balances by bank where conditions for right of set-off are met, and reclassify any negative balances, consisting mainly of uncleared checks, to Accounts payable. Negative balances reclassified to Accounts payable were $163 and $241 at December 31, 2015 and 2014 .
Inventories	Inventories Inventoried costs on commercial aircraft programs and long-term contracts include direct engineering, production and tooling and other non-recurring costs, and applicable overhead, which includes fringe benefits, production related indirect and plant management salaries and plant services, not in excess of estimated net realizable value. To the extent a material amount of such costs are related to an abnormal event or are fixed costs not appropriately attributable to our programs or contracts, they are expensed in the current period rather than inventoried. Inventoried costs include amounts relating to programs and contracts with long-term production cycles, a portion of which is not expected to be realized within one year. Included in inventory for federal government contracts is an allocation of allowable costs related to manufacturing process reengineering. Commercial aircraft programs inventory includes deferred production costs and supplier advances. Deferred production costs represent actual costs incurred for production of early units that exceed the estimated average cost of all units in the program accounting quantity. Higher production costs are experienced at the beginning of a new or derivative airplane program. Units produced early in a program require substantially more effort (labor and other resources) than units produced later in a program because of volume efficiencies and the effects of learning. We expect that these deferred costs will be fully recovered when all units included in the accounting quantity are delivered as the expected unit cost for later deliveries is below the estimated average cost of all units in the program. Supplier advances represent payments for parts we have contracted to receive from suppliers in the future. As parts are received, supplier advances are amortized to work in process. The determination of net realizable value of long-term contract costs is based upon quarterly reviews that estimate costs to be incurred to complete all contract requirements. When actual contract costs and the estimate to complete exceed total estimated contract revenues, a loss provision is recorded. The determination of net realizable value of commercial aircraft program costs is based upon quarterly program reviews that estimate revenue and cost to be incurred to complete the program accounting quantity. When estimated costs to complete exceed estimated program revenues to go, a program loss provision is recorded in the current period for the estimated loss on all undelivered units in the accounting quantity. Used aircraft purchased by the Commercial Airplanes segment and general stock materials are stated at cost not in excess of net realizable value. See ‘Aircraft Valuation’ within this Note for a discussion of our valuation of used aircraft. Spare parts inventory is stated at lower of average unit cost or net realizable value. We review our commercial spare parts and general stock materials quarterly to identify impaired inventory, including excess or obsolete inventory, based on historical sales trends, expected production usage, and the size and age of the aircraft fleet using the part. Impaired inventories are charged to Cost of products in the period the impairment occurs. Included in inventory for commercial aircraft programs are amounts paid or credited in cash, or other consideration to certain airline customers, that are referred to as early issue sales consideration. Early issue sales consideration is recognized as a reduction to revenue when the delivery of the aircraft under contract occurs. If an airline customer does not perform and take delivery of the contracted aircraft, we believe that we would have the ability to recover amounts paid. However, to the extent early issue sales consideration exceeds advances and is not considered to be otherwise recoverable, it would be written off in the current period. We net advances and progress billings on long-term contracts against inventory in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Advances and progress billings in excess of related inventory are reported in Advances and billings in excess of related costs.
Precontract Costs	Precontract Costs We may, from time to time, incur costs in excess of the amounts required for existing contracts. If we determine the costs are probable of recovery from future orders, then we capitalize the precontract costs we incur, excluding start-up costs which are expensed as incurred. Capitalized precontract costs are included in Inventories, net of advances and progress billings, in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Should future orders not materialize or we determine the costs are no longer probable of recovery, the capitalized costs would be written off.
Property, Plant And Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, including applicable construction-period interest, less accumulated depreciation and are depreciated principally over the following estimated useful lives: new buildings and land improvements, from 10 to 40 years; and new machinery and equipment, from 4 to 20 years. The principal methods of depreciation are as follows: buildings and land improvements, 150% declining balance; and machinery and equipment, sum-of-the-years’ digits. Capitalized internal use software is included in Other assets and amortized using the straight line method over 5 years. We periodically evaluate the appropriateness of remaining depreciable lives assigned to long-lived assets, including assets that may be subject to a management plan for disposition. Long-lived assets held for sale are stated at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell. Long-lived assets held for use are subject to an impairment assessment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying value is no longer recoverable based upon the undiscounted future cash flows of the asset, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset.
Asset Retirement Obligations	Asset Retirement Obligations We record all known asset retirement obligations for which the liability’s fair value can be reasonably estimated, including certain asbestos removal, asset decommissioning and contractual lease restoration obligations. Recorded amounts are not material. We also have known conditional asset retirement obligations, such as certain asbestos remediation and asset decommissioning activities to be performed in the future, that are not reasonably estimable due to insufficient information about the timing and method of settlement of the obligation. Accordingly, these obligations have not been recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements. A liability for these obligations will be recorded in the period when sufficient information regarding timing and method of settlement becomes available to make a reasonable estimate of the liability’s fair value. In addition, there may be conditional asset retirement obligations that we have not yet discovered (e.g. asbestos may exist in certain buildings but we have not become aware of it through the normal course of business), and therefore, these obligations also have not been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Goodwill And Other Acquired Intangibles	Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangibles Goodwill and other acquired intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually and when an event occurs or circumstances change such that it is more likely than not that an impairment may exist. Our annual testing date is April 1. We test goodwill for impairment by performing a qualitative assessment or using a two-step impairment process. If we choose to perform a qualitative assessment and determine it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the net assets is more than the fair value of the related operations, the two-step impairment process is then performed; otherwise, no further testing is required. For operations where the two-step impairment process is used, we first compare the carrying value of net assets to the fair value of the related operations. If the fair value is determined to be less than carrying value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. In this process, a fair value for goodwill is estimated, based in part on the fair value of the operations, and is compared to its carrying value. The shortfall of the fair value below carrying value represents the amount of goodwill impairment. Indefinite-lived intangibles consist of brand and trade names acquired in business combinations. We test these intangibles for impairment by comparing their carrying value to current projections of discounted cash flows attributable to the brand and trade names. Any excess carrying value over the amount of discounted cash flows represents the amount of the impairment. Our finite-lived acquired intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: developed technology, from 5 to 14 years; product know-how, from 6 to 30 years; customer base, from 3 to 19 years; distribution rights, from 3 to 27 years; and other, from 3 to 32 years. We evaluate the potential impairment of finite-lived acquired intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying value is no longer recoverable based upon the undiscounted future cash flows of the asset, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset.
Investments	Investments Time deposits are held-to-maturity investments that are carried at cost. Available-for-sale securities include commercial paper, U.S. government agency securities, and corporate debt securities. Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value, and unrealized gains and losses are recorded, net of tax, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized based on the specific identification method. Available-for-sale securities are assessed for impairment quarterly. The equity method of accounting is used to account for investments for which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over an investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if we have an ownership interest in the voting stock of an investee of between 20% and 50% . We classify investment income and loss on our Consolidated Statements of Operations based on whether the investment is operating or non-operating in nature. Operating investments align strategically and are integrated with our operations. Earnings from operating investments, including our share of income or loss from equity method investments, dividend income from certain cost method investments, and any impairments or gain/loss on the disposition of these investments, are recorded in Income from operating investments, net. Non-operating investments are those we hold for non-strategic purposes. Earnings from non-operating investments, including interest and dividends on marketable securities, and any impairments or gain/loss on the disposition of these investments are recorded in Other income/(expense), net.
Derivatives	Derivatives All derivative instruments are recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent of holding them. We use derivative instruments to principally manage a variety of market risks. For derivatives designated as hedges of the exposure to changes in fair value of the recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment (referred to as fair value hedges), the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged. The effect of that accounting is to include in earnings the extent to which the hedge is not effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value. For our cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported in comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss of a cash flow hedge is reported in earnings immediately. We have agreements to purchase and sell aluminum to address long-term strategic sourcing objectives and international business requirements. These agreements are derivatives for accounting purposes but are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. We also hold certain derivative instruments for economic purposes that are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. For these aluminum agreements and for other derivative instruments not designated for hedge accounting treatment, the changes in their fair value are recorded in earnings immediately.
Aircraft Valuation	Aircraft Valuation Used aircraft under trade-in commitments and aircraft under repurchase commitments In conjunction with signing a definitive agreement for the sale of new aircraft (Sale Aircraft), we have entered into trade-in commitments with certain customers that give them the right to trade in used aircraft at a specified price upon the purchase of Sale Aircraft. Additionally, we have entered into contingent repurchase commitments with certain customers wherein we agree to repurchase the Sale Aircraft at a specified price, generally 10 to 15 years after delivery of the Sale Aircraft. Our repurchase of the Sale Aircraft is contingent upon a future, mutually acceptable agreement for the sale of additional new aircraft. If we execute an agreement for the sale of additional new aircraft, and if the customer exercises its right to sell the Sale Aircraft to us, a contingent repurchase commitment would become a trade-in commitment. Our historical experience is that contingent repurchase commitments infrequently become trade-in commitments. Exposure related to trade-in commitments may take the form of: (1) adjustments to revenue for the difference between the contractual trade-in price in the definitive agreement and our best estimate of the fair value of the trade-in aircraft as of the date of such agreement, which would be recognized upon delivery of the Sale Aircraft, and/or (2) charges to cost of products for adverse changes in the fair value of trade-in aircraft that occur subsequent to signing of a definitive agreement for Sale Aircraft but prior to the purchase of the used trade-in aircraft. Estimates based on current aircraft values would be included in Accrued liabilities. The fair value of trade-in aircraft is determined using aircraft-specific data such as model, age and condition, market conditions for specific aircraft and similar models, and multiple valuation sources. This process uses our assessment of the market for each trade-in aircraft, which in most instances begins years before the return of the aircraft. There are several possible markets in which we continually pursue opportunities to place used aircraft. These markets include, but are not limited to, the resale market, which could potentially include the cost of long-term storage; the leasing market, with the potential for refurbishment costs to meet the leasing customer’s requirements; or the scrap market. Trade-in aircraft valuation varies significantly depending on which market we determine is most likely for each aircraft. On a quarterly basis, we update our valuation analysis based on the actual activities associated with placing each aircraft into a market or using current published third-party aircraft valuations based on the type and age of the aircraft, adjusted for individual attributes and known conditions. Used aircraft acquired by the Commercial Airplanes segment are included in Inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value as it is our intent to sell these assets. To mitigate costs and enhance marketability, aircraft may be placed on operating lease. While on operating lease, the assets are included in Customer financing. Customer financing Customer financing includes operating lease equipment, notes receivable, and sales-type/finance leases. Sales-type/finance leases are treated as receivables, and allowances for losses are established as necessary. We assess the fair value of the assets we own, including equipment under operating leases, assets held for sale or re-lease, and collateral underlying receivables, to determine if their fair values are less than the related assets’ carrying values. Differences between carrying values and fair values of sales-type/finance leases and notes and other receivables, as determined by collateral value, are considered in determining the allowance for losses on receivables. We use a median calculated from published collateral values from multiple third-party aircraft value publications based on the type and age of the aircraft to determine the fair value of aircraft. Under certain circumstances, we apply judgment based on the attributes of the specific aircraft or equipment, usually when the features or use of the aircraft vary significantly from the more generic aircraft attributes covered by outside publications. Impairment review for assets under operating leases and held for sale or re-lease We evaluate for impairment assets under operating lease or assets held for sale or re-lease when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the expected undiscounted cash flow from the asset may be less than the carrying value. We use various assumptions when determining the expected undiscounted cash flow, including our intentions for how long we will hold an asset subject to operating lease before it is sold, the expected future lease rates, lease terms, residual value of the asset, periods in which the asset may be held in preparation for a follow-on lease, maintenance costs, remarketing costs and the remaining economic life of the asset. We record assets held for sale at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. When we determine that impairment is indicated for an asset, the amount of impairment expense recorded is the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of the asset. Allowance for losses on customer financing receivables We record the potential impairment of customer financing receivables in a valuation account, the balance of which is an accounting estimate of probable but unconfirmed losses. The allowance for losses on receivables relates to two components of receivables: (a) receivables that are evaluated individually for impairment and (b) all other receivables. We determine a receivable is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect amounts due according to the original contractual terms of the receivable agreement, without regard to any subsequent restructurings. Factors considered in assessing collectability include, but are not limited to, a customer’s extended delinquency, requests for restructuring and filings for bankruptcy. We determine a specific impairment allowance based on the difference between the carrying value of the receivable and the estimated fair value of the related collateral we would expect to realize. We review the adequacy of the allowance attributable to the remaining receivables (after excluding receivables subject to a specific impairment allowance) by assessing both the collateral exposure and the applicable cumulative default rate. Collateral exposure for a particular receivable is the excess of the carrying value of the receivable over the fair value of the related collateral. A receivable with an estimated fair value in excess of the carrying value is considered to have no collateral exposure. The applicable cumulative default rate is determined using two components: customer credit ratings and weighted average remaining contract term. Internally assigned credit ratings, our credit quality indicator, are determined for each customer in the portfolio. Those ratings are updated based upon public information and information obtained directly from our customers. We have entered into agreements with certain customers that would entitle us to look beyond the specific collateral underlying the receivable for purposes of determining the collateral exposure as described above. Should the proceeds from the sale of the underlying collateral asset resulting from a default condition be insufficient to cover the carrying value of our receivable (creating a shortfall condition), these agreements would, for example, permit us to take the actions necessary to sell or retain certain other assets in which the customer has an equity interest and use the proceeds to cover the shortfall. Each quarter we review customer credit ratings, published historical credit default rates for different rating categories, and multiple third-party aircraft value publications as a basis to validate the reasonableness of the allowance for losses on receivables. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from estimates or that the consideration of these factors in the future will not result in an increase or decrease to the allowance for losses on receivables.
Warranties	Warranties In conjunction with certain product sales, we provide warranties that cover factors such as non-conformance to specifications and defects in material and design. The majority of our warranties are issued by our Commercial Airplanes segment. Generally, aircraft sales are accompanied by a three to four -year standard warranty for systems, accessories, equipment, parts, and software manufactured by us or manufactured to certain standards under our authorization. These warranties are included in the programs’ estimate at completion. On occasion we have made commitments beyond the standard warranty obligation to correct fleet-wide major issues of a particular model, resulting in additional accrued warranty expense. Warranties issued by our BDS segments principally relate to sales of military aircraft and weapons hardware and are included in the contract cost estimates. These sales are generally accompanied by a six month to two -year warranty period and cover systems, accessories, equipment, parts, and software manufactured by us to certain contractual specifications. Estimated costs related to standard warranties are recorded in the period in which the related product sales occur. The warranty liability recorded at each balance sheet date reflects the estimated number of months of warranty coverage outstanding for products delivered times the average of historical monthly warranty payments, as well as additional amounts for certain major warranty issues that exceed a normal claims level. Estimated costs of these additional warranty issues are considered changes to the initial liability estimate. We provide guarantees to certain commercial airplane customers which include compensation provisions for failure to meet specified aircraft performance targets. We account for these performance guarantees as warranties. The estimated liability for these warranties is based on known and anticipated operational characteristics and forecasted customer operation of the aircraft relative to contractually specified performance targets, and anticipated settlements when contractual remedies are not specified. Estimated payments are recorded as a reduction of revenue at delivery of the related aircraft. We have agreements that require certain suppliers to compensate us for amounts paid to customers for failure of supplied equipment to meet specified performance targets. Claims against suppliers under these agreements are included in Inventories and recorded as a reduction in Cost of products at delivery of the related aircraft. These performance warranties and claims against suppliers are included in the programs’ estimate at completion.
Supplier Penalties	Supplier Penalties We record an accrual for supplier penalties when an event occurs that makes it probable that a supplier penalty will be incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable. Until an event occurs, we fully anticipate accepting all products procured under production-related contracts.
Guarantees	Guarantees We record a liability in Accrued liabilities for the fair value of guarantees that are issued or modified after December 31, 2002. For a residual value guarantee where we received a cash premium, the liability is equal to the cash premium received at the guarantee’s inception. For credit guarantees, the liability is equal to the present value of the expected loss. We determine the expected loss by multiplying the creditor’s default rate by the guarantee amount reduced by the expected recovery, if applicable, for each future period the credit guarantee will be outstanding. If at inception of a guarantee, we determine there is a probable related contingent loss, we will recognize a liability for the greater of (a) the fair value of the guarantee as described above or (b) the probable contingent loss amount.

Earnings Per Share (Policy)

Earnings Per Share (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Policy	Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation method that determines earnings per share for common shares and participating securities. The undistributed earnings are allocated between common shares and participating securities as if all earnings had been distributed during the period. Participating securities and common shares have equal rights to undistributed earnings. Basic earnings per share is calculated by taking net earnings, less earnings available to participating securities, divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by taking net earnings, less earnings available to participating securities, divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

Liabilities, Commitments And 36

Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies Environmental Remediation (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Environmental Remediation	Environmental Remediation We are subject to federal and state requirements for protection of the environment, including those for discharge of hazardous materials and remediation of contaminated sites. We routinely assess, based on in-depth studies, expert analyses and legal reviews, our contingencies, obligations, and commitments for remediation of contaminated sites, including assessments of ranges and probabilities of recoveries from other responsible parties and/or insurance carriers. Our policy is to accrue and charge to current expense identified exposures related to environmental remediation sites when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The amount of the liability is based on our best estimate or the low end of a range of reasonably possible exposure for investigation, cleanup, and monitoring costs to be incurred. Estimated remediation costs are not discounted to present value as the timing of payments cannot be reasonably estimated. We may be able to recover a portion of the remediation costs from insurers or other third parties. Such recoveries are recorded when realization of the claim for recovery is deemed probable. The liabilities recorded represent our best estimate or the low end of a range of reasonably possible costs expected to be incurred to remediate sites, including operation and maintenance over periods of up to 30 years. It is reasonably possible that we may incur charges that exceed these recorded amounts because of regulatory agency orders and directives, changes in laws and/or regulations, higher than expected costs and/or the discovery of new or additional contamination. As part of our estimating process, we develop a range of reasonably possible alternate scenarios that includes the high end of a range of reasonably possible cost estimates for all remediation sites for which we have sufficient information based on our experience and existing laws and regulations. There are some potential remediation obligations where the costs of remediation cannot be reasonably estimated.

Summary of Business Segment D37

Summary of Business Segment Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment	(Dollars in millions) Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Revenues: Commercial Airplanes $66,048 $59,990 $52,981 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 13,482 13,500 15,275 Network & Space Systems 7,751 8,003 8,512 Global Services & Support 9,155 9,378 9,410 Total Defense, Space & Security 30,388 30,881 33,197 Boeing Capital 413 416 408 Unallocated items, eliminations and other (735 ) (525 ) 37 Total revenues $96,114 $90,762 $86,623 Earnings from operations: Commercial Airplanes $5,157 $6,411 $5,795 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 1,318 1,301 1,501 Network & Space Systems 726 698 719 Global Services & Support 1,230 1,134 1,015 Total Defense, Space & Security 3,274 3,133 3,235 Boeing Capital 50 92 107 Unallocated items, eliminations and other (1,038 ) (2,163 ) (2,575 ) Earnings from operations $7,443 $7,473 $6,562 Other (loss)/income, net (13 ) (3 ) 56 Interest and debt expense (275 ) (333 ) (386 ) Earnings before income taxes 7,155 7,137 6,232 Income tax expense (1,979 ) (1,691 ) (1,646 ) Net earnings from continuing operations 5,176 5,446 4,586 Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $0, $0, $0 (1 ) Net earnings $5,176 $5,446 $4,585

Goodwill And Acquired Intangi38

Goodwill And Acquired Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Goodwill By Reportable Segment	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: Commercial Airplanes Boeing Military Aircraft Network & Space Systems Global Services & Support Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $2,108 $964 $1,513 $458 $5,043 Acquisitions 45 57 102 Goodwill adjustments (22 ) (4 ) (26 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $2,131 $964 $1,566 $458 $5,119 Acquisitions 6 15 21 Goodwill adjustments (14 ) (14 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $2,123 $979 $1,566 $458 $5,126
Schedule Of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of our acquired finite-lived intangible assets were as follows at December 31: 2015 2014 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Distribution rights $2,245 $673 $2,245 $550 Product know-how 503 244 494 216 Customer base 600 403 619 381 Developed technology 455 357 500 386 Other 198 157 202 148 Total $4,001 $1,834 $4,060 $1,681
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	Estimated amortization expense for the five succeeding years is as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Estimated amortization expense $211 $204 $185 $154 $145

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	The elements used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows: (In millions - except per share amounts) Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Net earnings $5,176 $5,446 $4,585 Less: earnings available to participating securities 4 6 7 Net earnings available to common shareholders $5,172 $5,440 $4,578 Basic Basic weighted average shares outstanding 688.0 728.9 760.8 Less: participating securities 1.1 1.3 1.9 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 686.9 727.6 758.9 Diluted Basic weighted average shares outstanding 688.0 728.9 760.8 Dilutive potential common shares (1) 8.1 9.1 8.7 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 696.1 738.0 769.5 Less: participating securities 1.1 1.3 1.9 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 695.0 736.7 767.6 Net earnings per share: Basic $7.52 $7.47 $6.03 Diluted 7.44 7.38 5.96 (1) Diluted earnings per share includes any dilutive impact of stock options, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units and performance awards.
Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Excluded From The Computation Of Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table includes the number of shares that may be dilutive potential common shares in the future. These shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect was either antidilutive or the performance condition was not met. (Shares in millions) Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Stock options 4.8 Performance awards 5.6 5.1 4.2 Performance-based restricted stock units 2.3 1.3

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components Of Earnings Before Income Taxes Between Domestic and Foreign Jurisdictions	The components of earnings before income taxes were: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 U.S. $6,828 $6,829 $5,946 Non-U.S. 327 308 286 Total $7,155 $7,137 $6,232
Schedule Of Income Tax Expense/(Benefit)	Income tax expense/(benefit) consisted of the following: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Current tax expense U.S. federal $2,102 $676 ($82 ) Non-U.S. 122 91 76 U.S. state 21 69 11 Total current 2,245 836 5 Deferred tax expense U.S. federal (297 ) 828 1,531 Non-U.S. 4 34 41 U.S. state 27 (7 ) 69 Total deferred (266 ) 855 1,641 Total income tax expense $1,979 $1,691 $1,646
Reconciliation Of U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate To Our Effective Income Tax Rate schedule	The following is a reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% to our effective income tax rates: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 U.S. federal statutory tax 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Research and development credits (1) (3.4 ) (2.9 ) (4.9 ) Amendments to the R&E regulations (2) (3.4 ) Tax basis adjustment (3) (3.6 ) U.S. manufacturing activity tax benefit (2.9 ) (1.2 ) (0.6 ) Tax on international activities (0.6 ) (0.2 ) (0.1 ) Federal audit settlements (4) (3.6 ) Other provision adjustments (0.4 ) 0.2 0.4 Effective income tax rate 27.7 % 23.7 % 26.4 % (1) In the fourth quarter of 2015 and 2014, we recorded tax benefits of $235 and $ 188 , respectively related to the reinstatement of the research tax credit. Research tax credits for the 2013 and 2012 tax years were both recorded in 2013. (2) In 2013, we recorded $212 for the issuance of favorable regulations related to research and experimental (R&E) expenditures. (3) In the second quarter of 2014 we recorded an incremental tax benefit of $265 related to the application of a 2012 Federal Court of Claims decision which held that the tax basis in certain assets could be increased and realized upon the assets' disposition (tax basis adjustment). (4) In the second quarter of 2014, tax benefits of $116 and $143 were recorded as a result of the 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 federal tax audit settlements.
Significant Components Of Deferred Tax Assets Net Of Deferred Tax Liabilities	Significant components of our deferred tax (liabilities)/assets at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Inventory and long-term contract methods of income recognition (10,401 ) (10,156 ) Pension benefits 6,303 6,145 Retiree health care benefits 2,513 2,572 Fixed assets, intangibles and goodwill (net of valuation allowance $16 and $18) (1,837 ) (1,782 ) Other employee benefits 1,339 1,477 Customer and commercial financing (777 ) (853 ) Accrued expenses and reserves 609 733 Net operating loss, credit and capital loss carryovers (net of valuation allowance of $89 and $63) (1) 216 266 Other (92 ) (292 ) Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets (2) ($2,127 ) ($1,890 ) (1) Of the deferred tax asset for net operating loss and credit carryovers, $208 expires in years ending from December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2035 and $8 may be carried over indefinitely. (2) Included in the net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are deferred tax assets in the amounts of $7,277 and $8,007 related to Accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets $13,128 $14,219 Deferred tax liabilities (15,150 ) (16,028 ) Valuation allowance (105 ) (81 ) Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets ($2,127 ) ($1,890 )
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Restated for ASU No.2015-17	As discussed in Note 1, during the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company retrospectively adopted ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . The effects of the accounting change on the December 31, 2014 Statement of Financial Position were as follows: 2014 Revised As Reported Current deferred tax asset $18 Non-current deferred tax asset 317 6,576 Current deferred tax liability (8,484 ) Non-current deferred tax liability (2,207 ) Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets ($1,890 ) ($1,890 )
Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Unrecognized tax benefits – January 1 $1,312 $1,141 $1,055 Gross increases – tax positions in prior periods 38 403 10 Gross decreases – tax positions in prior periods (25 ) (251 ) (125 ) Gross increases – current-period tax positions 292 217 202 Gross decreases – current-period tax positions (1 ) Settlements (197 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (1 ) Unrecognized tax benefits – December 31 $1,617 $1,312 $1,141

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accounts Receivable	Accounts receivable at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 U.S. government contracts $4,864 $4,281 Commercial Airplanes 2,250 1,749 Defense, Space & Security customers (1) 889 1,018 Reinsurance receivables 550 512 Other 254 296 Less valuation allowance (94 ) (127 ) Total $8,713 $7,729 (1) Excludes U.S. government contracts
Schedule Of Accounts Receivable Under Long-Term Contracts	The following table summarizes our accounts receivable under long-term contracts that were unbillable or related to outstanding claims as of December 31 : Unbillable Claims 2015 2014 2015 2014 Current $2,024 $2,306 $29 Expected to be collected after one year 2,001 1,408 $70 73 Total $4,025 $3,714 $70 $102

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current	Inventories at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Long-term contracts in progress $13,858 $13,381 Commercial aircraft programs 55,230 55,220 Commercial spare parts, used aircraft, general stock materials and other 6,673 7,421 Inventory before advances and progress billings 75,761 76,022 Less advances and progress billings (28,504 ) (29,266 ) Total $47,257 $46,756

Customer Financing (Tables)

Customer Financing (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Customer Financing [Abstract]
Schedule Of Customer Financing	Customer financing primarily relates to the Boeing Capital (BCC) segment and consisted of the following at December 31: 2015 2014 Financing receivables: Investment in sales-type/finance leases $1,620 $1,535 Notes 256 370 Total financing receivables 1,876 1,905 Operating lease equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $338 and $571 1,710 1,677 Gross customer financing 3,586 3,582 Less allowance for losses on receivables (16 ) (21 ) Total $3,570 $3,561
Components Of Investment In Sales Type Or Finance Leases	The components of investment in sales-type/finance leases at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Minimum lease payments receivable $1,537 $1,475 Estimated residual value of leased assets 530 521 Unearned income (447 ) (461 ) Total $1,620 $1,535
Financing Receivable Balances Evaluated For Impairment	Financing receivable balances evaluated for impairment at December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 Individually evaluated for impairment $86 $86 Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,790 1,819 Total financing receivables $1,876 $1,905
Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables	The change in the allowance for losses on financing receivables for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 , consisted of the following: 2015 2014 2013 Beginning balance - January 1 ($21 ) ($49 ) ($60 ) Customer financing valuation benefit 5 28 11 Ending balance - December 31 ($16 ) ($21 ) ($49 ) Collectively evaluated for impairment ($16 ) ($21 ) ($49 )
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators	Our financing receivable balances at December 31 by internal credit rating category are shown below: Rating categories 2015 2014 BBB $973 $1,055 BB 536 B 258 633 CCC 23 131 Other 86 86 Total carrying value of financing receivables $1,876 $1,905
Schedule Of Customer Financing Carrying Values Related To Major Aircraft Concentrations	The majority of customer financing carrying values are concentrated in the following aircraft models at December 31: 2015 2014 717 Aircraft ($372 and $421 accounted for as operating leases) $1,415 $1,562 747 Aircraft (Accounted for as operating leases) 1,038 601 MD-80 Aircraft (Accounted for as sales-type finance leases) 314 358 757 Aircraft ($48 and $349 accounted for as operating leases) 270 370 767 Aircraft ($84 and $47 accounted for as operating leases) 185 158 737 Aircraft ($115 and $127 accounted for as operating leases) 115 156 MD-11 Aircraft (Accounted for as operating leases) 35 114
Customer Financing Asset Impairment Charges	Charges related to customer financing asset impairment for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Boeing Capital $162 $139 $67 Other Boeing 45 14 Total $162 $184 $81
Scheduled Receipts On Customer Financing	Scheduled receipts on customer financing are as follows: Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Beyond 2020 Principal payments on notes receivable $54 $38 $104 $56 $4 Sales-type/finance lease payments receivable 255 231 220 207 174 $450 Operating lease equipment payments receivable 593 120 100 86 71 357

Property, Plant And Equipment (

Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment	Property, plant and equipment at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Land $536 $560 Buildings and land improvements 12,397 11,767 Machinery and equipment 13,187 12,867 Construction in progress 2,242 1,502 Gross property, plant and equipment 28,362 26,696 Less accumulated depreciation (16,286 ) (15,689 ) Total $12,076 $11,007
Payments Due Under Operating And Capital Leases Net Of Sublease Amounts And Non-Cancellable Future Rentals	Payments due under operating and capital leases net of sublease amounts and non-cancellable future rentals during the next five years are as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Minimum operating lease payments, net of sublease amounts $240 $217 $182 $157 $117 Minimum capital lease payments 55 47 29 12 4

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Investments	Our investments, which are recorded in Short-term and other investments or Investments, consisted of the following at December 31: 2015 2014 Time deposits $456 $1,295 Pledged money market funds (1) 38 38 Available-for-sale investments 244 7 Equity method investments (2) 1,230 1,114 Restricted cash (3) 31 26 Other investments 35 33 Total $2,034 $2,513 (1) Reflects amounts pledged in lieu of letters of credit as collateral in support of our workers’ compensation programs. These funds can become available within 30 days notice upon issuance of letters of credit. (2) Dividends received were $239 and $293 during 2015 and 2014 . Retained earnings at December 31, 2015 include undistributed earnings from our equity method investments of $251 . (3) Restricted to pay certain claims related to workers’ compensation and life insurance premiums for certain employees.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	Our equity method investments consisted of the following as of December 31: Segment Ownership Percentages Investment Balance 2015 2014 United Launch Alliance Network & Space Systems (N&SS) 50% $908 $916 Other Commercial Airplanes, N&SS and Global Services & Support (GS&S) 322 198 Total equity method investments $1,230 $1,114

Liabilities, Commitments And 46

Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Accrued compensation and employee benefit costs $5,624 $5,868 Environmental 566 601 Product warranties 1,485 1,504 Forward loss recognition 757 414 Dividends payable 721 637 Income Taxes Payable 262 119 Other 4,599 4,319 Total $14,014 $13,462
Schedule Of Environmental Remediation Activity	The following table summarizes environmental remediation activity during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . 2015 2014 Beginning balance – January 1 $601 $649 Reductions for payments made (78 ) (89 ) Changes in estimates 43 41 Ending balance – December 31 $566 $601
Schedule Of Product Warranty Activity	The following table summarizes product warranty activity recorded during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . 2015 2014 Beginning balance – January 1 $1,504 $1,570 Additions for current year deliveries 421 566 Reductions for payments made (323 ) (432 ) Changes in estimates (117 ) (200 ) Ending balance - December 31 $1,485 $1,504
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule	The estimated earliest potential funding dates for these commitments as of December 31, 2015 are as follows: Total 2016 $2,897 2017 3,664 2018 3,235 2019 2,884 2020 1,321 Thereafter 2,282 $16,283

Arrangements With Off-Balance47

Arrangements With Off-Balance Sheet Risk (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Guarantees [Abstract]
Schedule Of Guarantor Obligations	The following table provides quantitative data regarding our third party guarantees. The maximum potential payments represent a “worst-case scenario,” and do not necessarily reflect amounts that we expect to pay. Estimated proceeds from collateral and recourse represent the anticipated values of assets we could liquidate or receive from other parties to offset our payments under guarantees. The carrying amount of liabilities represents the amount included in Accrued liabilities. Maximum Potential Payments Estimated Proceeds from Collateral/ Recourse Carrying Amount of Liabilities December 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Contingent repurchase commitments $1,529 $1,375 $1,510 $1,364 $7 $5 Indemnifications to ULA: Contributed Delta program launch inventory 107 114 Contract pricing 261 261 7 7 Other Delta contracts 231 150 5 Other indemnifications 63 20 Credit guarantees 30 30 27 27 2 2

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Short-Term Debt And Current Portion Of Long-Term Debt	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Unsecured debt securities $1,004 $755 Non-recourse debt and notes 36 38 Capital lease obligations 53 64 Other notes 141 72 Total $1,234 $929
Schedule Of Debt	Debt at December 31 consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Unsecured debt securities Variable rate: 3-month USD LIBOR plus 12.5 basis points due 2017 $250 $250 0.95% - 4.88% due through 2045 5,075 4,223 5.88% - 6.88% due through 2043 2,381 2,394 7.25% - 8.75% due through 2043 1,645 1,657 Non-recourse debt and notes 6.98% - 7.38% notes due through 2021 163 201 Capital lease obligations due through 2024 150 161 Other notes 300 184 Total debt $9,964 $9,070
Schedule of Debt Instruments	Total debt is attributable to: 2015 2014 BCC $2,355 $2,412 Other Boeing 7,609 6,658 Total debt $9,964 $9,070
Scheduled Principal Payments For Debt And Capital Lease Obligations	Scheduled principal payments for debt and minimum capital lease obligations for the next five years are as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Scheduled principal payments $1,242 $368 $703 $1,248 $1,126

Postretirement Plans (Tables)

Postretirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows: Pension Other Postretirement Benefits Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Service cost $1,764 $1,661 $1,886 $140 $129 $148 Interest cost 2,990 3,058 2,906 248 289 263 Expected return on plan assets (4,031 ) (4,169 ) (3,874 ) (8 ) (8 ) (6 ) Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) 196 177 196 (136 ) (144 ) (180 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 1,577 1,020 2,231 31 8 95 Settlement/curtailment/other losses 290 461 104 10 1 Net periodic benefit cost $2,786 $2,208 $3,449 $285 $275 $320 Net periodic benefit cost included in Earnings from operations $2,366 $3,215 $3,036 $288 $287 $353
Schedule Of Changes In The Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets And Funded Status Of Pensions And OPB	The following tables show changes in the benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status of both pensions and OPB for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the PBO for our pension plans, and accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) for our OPB plans. Pension Other Postretirement Benefits 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in benefit obligation Beginning balance $78,391 $68,625 $7,306 $7,008 Service cost 1,764 1,661 140 129 Interest cost 2,990 3,058 248 289 Plan participants’ contributions 5 6 Amendments (1,379 ) 51 (19 ) (43 ) Actuarial (gain)/loss (3,505 ) 10,655 (89 ) 334 Settlement/curtailment/other (457 ) (2,518 ) 10 7 Gross benefits paid (3,382 ) (3,126 ) (486 ) (449 ) Subsidies 43 39 Exchange rate adjustment (39 ) (21 ) (15 ) (8 ) Ending balance $74,388 $78,391 $7,138 $7,306 Change in plan assets Beginning balance at fair value $61,119 $58,131 $141 $140 Actual return/(loss) on plan assets (701 ) 5,893 1 10 Company contribution 59 784 5 8 Plan participants’ contributions 5 6 5 2 Settlement payments (649 ) (640 ) Benefits paid (3,284 ) (3,039 ) (20 ) (19 ) Exchange rate adjustment (35 ) (16 ) Ending balance at fair value $56,514 $61,119 $132 $141 Amounts recognized in statement of financial position at December 31 consist of: Other assets $10 $3 Other accrued liabilities (101 ) (93 ) ($390 ) ($363 ) Accrued retiree health care (6,616 ) (6,802 ) Accrued pension plan liability, net (17,783 ) (17,182 ) Net amount recognized ($17,874 ) ($17,272 ) ($7,006 ) ($7,165 )
Schedule Of Amounts Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31 were as follows: Pension Other Postretirement Benefits 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net actuarial loss $20,871 $21,321 $781 $877 Prior service costs/(credits) (1,195 ) 385 (397 ) (512 ) Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss $19,676 $21,706 $384 $365
Schedule Of Estimated Amount That Will Be Amortized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Into Net Periodic Benefit Cost	The estimated amount that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost during the year ending December 31, 2016 is as follows: Pension Other Postretirement Benefits Recognized net actuarial loss $787 $22 Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) 38 (126 ) Total $825 ($104 )
Schedule Of Key Information For All Plans With ABO In Excess Of Plan Assets	Key information for our plans with ABO in excess of plan assets as of December 31 was as follows: 2015 2014 Projected benefit obligation $74,188 $78,358 Accumulated benefit obligation 72,121 75,622 Fair value of plan assets 56,306 61,082
Schedule Of Assumptions Used To Calculate The Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Costs	The following assumptions, which are the weighted average for all plans, are used to calculate the benefit obligation at December 31 of each year and the net periodic benefit cost for the subsequent year. December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate: Pension 4.20 % 3.90 % 4.80 % Other postretirement benefits 3.80 % 3.50 % 4.20 % Expected return on plan assets 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.50 % Rate of compensation increase 4.00 % 3.80 % 4.00 %
Schedule Of Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	Assumed health care cost trend rates were as follows: December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Health care cost trend rate assumed next year 6.50 % 7.00 % 7.00 % Ultimate trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Year that trend reached ultimate rate 2021 2018 2018
Schedule Of One-Percentage-Point Change In Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effect: Increase Decrease Effect on total of service and interest cost $54 ($44 ) Effect on postretirement benefit obligation 647 (551 )
Schedule of actual allocations for pension assets and target allocations by asset class [Table Text Block]	The actual and target allocations by asset class for the pension assets at December 31 were as follows: Actual Allocations Target Allocations Asset Class 2015 2014 2015 2014 Fixed income 48 % 48 % 47 % 47 % Global equity 28 29 29 26 Private equity 5 5 5 6 Real estate and real assets 9 9 9 11 Hedge funds (1) 10 9 10 10 Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The following table presents our plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 includes fair values estimated using significant unobservable inputs. We have retrospectively adopted ASU No. 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that calculate Net Asset Value Per Share . The fair value hierarchy now excludes certain investments which are valued using Net Asset Value (NAVs) as a practical expedient. December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fixed income securities: Corporate $16,339 $16,336 $3 $17,488 $17,486 $2 U.S. government and agencies 4,801 4,800 1 5,224 5,224 Mortgage backed and asset backed 830 382 448 1,207 596 611 Municipal 1,475 1,475 1,636 1,636 Sovereign 907 907 1,073 1,073 Other 83 9 74 246 9 237 Derivatives: Assets 25 25 49 49 Liabilities (67 ) (67 ) (66 ) (66 ) Cash equivalents and other short-term investments 1,015 1,015 792 792 Equity securities: U.S. common and preferred stock (1) 5,165 5,164 1 7,605 7,605 Non-U.S. common and preferred stock 5,712 5,710 2 7,151 7,139 11 1 Derivatives: Assets 11 11 9 9 Liabilities (3 ) (3 ) (5 ) (5 ) Private equity (1) 3 3 3 3 Real estate and real assets: Real estate 447 447 500 500 Real assets 632 351 275 6 743 369 370 4 Derivatives: Assets 3 3 2 2 Liabilities (2 ) (2 ) (11 ) (11 ) Total $37,376 $11,681 $25,231 $464 $43,646 $15,622 $27,403 $621 Fixed income common/collective/pooled funds $1,753 $2,127 Fixed income other 247 252 Equity common/collective pooled funds 4,948 2,658 Private equity 2,611 2,924 Real estate and real assets 3,637 3,523 Hedge funds 5,478 5,620 Total investments measured at NAV as a practical expedient $18,674 $17,104 Cash $162 $115 Receivables 435 447 Payables (133 ) (193 ) Total $56,514 $61,119
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	The following tables present a reconciliation of Level 3 assets (excluding investments which are valued using NAVs as a practical expedient) held during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Transfers into and out of Level 3 are reported at the beginning-of-year values. January 1 Net Realized and Unrealized (Losses) Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements Net Transfers Into Level 3 December 31 Fixed income securities: Corporate (1) $1 $1 $1 $3 U.S. government and agencies (1) 1 1 Mortgage backed and asset backed (1) 611 ($9 ) (157 ) 3 448 Other (3 ) 3 Equity securities: U.S. common and preferred stock 1 1 Non-U.S. common and preferred stock 1 (2 ) 3 2 Private equity 3 3 Real assets 4 2 6 Total $621 ($12 ) ($153 ) $8 $464 January 1 Net Realized and Unrealized Gains Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements Net Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3 December 31 Fixed income securities: Corporate (2) $19 ($7 ) ($10 ) $2 Mortgage backed and asset backed (2) 554 $14 10 33 611 Equity securities: Non-U.S. common and preferred stock 1 (1 ) 1 1 Private equity 3 3 Real assets 4 4 Total $577 $14 $6 $24 $621
Schedule Of Estimated Future Benefit Payments	The table below reflects the total pension benefits expected to be paid from the plans or from our assets, including both our share of the benefit cost and the participants’ share of the cost, which is funded by participant contributions. OPB payments reflect our portion only. Year(s) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021-2025 Pensions $4,311 $4,419 $4,479 $4,451 $4,488 $22,724 Other postretirement benefits: Gross benefits paid 521 546 574 595 626 3,139 Subsidies (38 ) (38 ) (38 ) (37 ) (37 ) (177 ) Net other postretirement benefits $483 $508 $536 $558 $589 $2,962

Share-Based Compensation And 50

Share-Based Compensation And Other Compensation Arrangements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of share-based plans expense and related income tax benefit	The share-based plans expense and related income tax benefit were as follows: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Stock options $30 $62 $93 Restricted stock units and other awards 160 133 113 Share-based plans expense $190 $195 $206 Income tax benefit $68 $70 $76
Schedule of Stock Options Activity	Stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 is as follows: Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Number of shares under option: Outstanding at beginning of year 18,504,645 $73.75 Exercised (5,369,947) 74.40 Forfeited (206,433) 76.14 Expired (2,321) 77.95 Outstanding at end of year 12,925,944 $73.44 5.23 $920 Exercisable at end of year 11,249,575 $72.94 4.93 $806
Schedule Of Assumptions Used For Fair Value Of Stock Options Granted	The stock options granted in February 2013 had a fair value of $15.85 which was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life of 6 years , expected volatility of 29.0% based upon our historical stock volatility, risk-free interest rates of 1.0% , and expected dividend yield of 2.6% .
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 was as follows: Long-Term Incentive Program Other Number of units: Outstanding at beginning of year 3,032,539 1,147,098 Granted 634,960 223,282 Dividends 64,705 28,849 Forfeited (128,628 ) (64,542 ) Distributed (1,256,936 ) (213,686 ) Outstanding at end of year 2,346,640 1,121,001 Unrecognized compensation cost $92 $43 Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) 1.8 2.0
Schedule of Performance Based Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	PBRSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 was as follows: Long-Term Incentive Program Number of units: Outstanding at beginning of year 623,102 Granted 556,203 Dividends 25,887 Forfeited (82,157 ) Outstanding at end of year 1,123,035 Unrecognized compensation cost $82 Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) 1.8

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule Of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward	The following table shows changes in each class of shares: Common Stock Treasury Stock Balance at January 1, 2013 1,012,261,159 256,630,628 Issued (17,903,704 ) Acquired 26,155,537 Balance at December 31, 2013 1,012,261,159 264,882,461 Issued (6,719,270 ) Acquired 47,370,415 Balance at December 31, 2014 1,012,261,159 305,533,606 Issued (7,288,113 ) Acquired 47,391,861 Balance at December 31, 2015 1,012,261,159 345,637,354
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (AOCI) by component for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 were as follows: Currency Translation Adjustments Unrealized Gains and Losses on Certain Investments Unrealized Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit Pension Plans & Other Postretirement Benefits Total (1) Balance at January 1, 2013 $214 ($8 ) $86 ($17,708 ) ($17,416 ) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (64 ) (75 ) 6,093 5,954 Amounts reclassified from AOCI (17 ) 1,585 (2) 1,568 Net current period Other comprehensive loss (64 ) (92 ) 7,678 7,522 Balance at December 31, 2013 $150 ($8 ) ($6 ) ($10,030 ) ($9,894 ) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (97 ) (137 ) (4,644 ) (4,878 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 7 862 (2) 869 Net current period Other comprehensive income/(loss) (97 ) (130 ) (3,782 ) (4,009 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $53 ($8 ) ($136 ) ($13,812 ) ($13,903 ) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (92 ) $8 (140 ) 173 (51 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 79 1,127 (2) 1,206 Net current period Other comprehensive income/(loss) (92 ) 8 (61 ) 1,300 1,155 Balance at December 31, 2015 ($39 ) ($197 ) ($12,512 ) ($12,748 ) (1) Net of tax. (2) Primarily relates to amortization of actuarial losses for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 , and 2013 totaling $1,038 , $661 , and $1,516 (net of tax of ($570) , ($367) , and ($849) ), respectively. These are included in the net periodic pension cost of which a portion is allocated to production as inventoried costs. See Note 14 .

Derivative Financial Instrume52

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	The notional amounts and fair values of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31 were as follows: Notional amounts (1) Other assets Accrued liabilities 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $2,727 $2,586 $23 $9 ($304 ) ($204 ) Interest rate contracts 125 125 9 10 Commodity contracts 40 31 2 1 (13 ) (24 ) Derivatives not receiving hedge accounting treatment: Foreign exchange contracts 436 319 4 21 (11 ) (5 ) Commodity contracts 725 3 Total derivatives $4,053 $3,064 38 41 (328 ) (233 ) Netting arrangements (23 ) (16 ) 23 16 Net recorded balance $15 $25 ($305 ) ($217 ) (1) Notional amounts represent the gross contract/notional amount of the derivatives outstanding.
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments, Gains/(Losses) In Statement Of Financial Performance	Gains/(losses) associated with our cash flow and undesignated hedging transactions and their effect on Other comprehensive income/(loss) and Net earnings were as follows: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 Effective portion recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes: Foreign exchange contracts ($136 ) ($135 ) Commodity contracts (4 ) (2 ) Effective portion reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings, net of taxes: Foreign exchange contracts (67 ) 6 Commodity contracts (12 ) (13 ) Forward points recognized in Other income, net: Foreign exchange contracts 12 28 Undesignated derivatives recognized in Other income, net: Foreign exchange contracts (1 ) (7 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs and Level 3 includes fair values estimated using significant unobservable inputs. The following table presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Assets Money market funds $4,504 $4,504 $3,826 $3,826 Available-for-sale investments: Commercial paper 87 87 Corporate notes 79 79 U.S. government agencies 83 83 Other 20 20 7 7 Derivatives 15 15 25 $25 Total assets $4,788 $4,524 $264 $3,858 $3,833 $25 Liabilities Derivatives ($305 ) ($305 ) ($217 ) ($217 ) Total liabilities ($305 ) ($305 ) ($217 ) ($217 )
Fair Value, Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs	The following table presents the nonrecurring losses recognized for the years ended December 31 due to long-lived asset impairment, and the fair value and asset classification of the related assets as of the impairment date: 2015 2014 Fair Value Total Losses Fair Value Total Losses Operating lease equipment $270 ($159 ) $187 ($170 ) Property, plant and equipment 8 (6 ) 19 (15 ) Other assets and Acquired intangible assets (17 ) Total $278 ($165 ) $206 ($202 )
Fair Value, Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques	For Level 3 assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2015 , the following table presents the fair value of those assets as of the measurement date, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs of those assets. Fair Value Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input Range Median or Average Operating lease equipment $270 Market approach Aircraft value publications $226 - $394 (1) Median $343 Aircraft condition adjustments ($112) - $39 (2) Net ($73) (1) The range represents the sum of the highest and lowest values for all aircraft subject to fair value measurement, according to the third party aircraft valuation publications that we use in our valuation process. (2) The negative amount represents the sum, for all aircraft subject to fair value measurement, of all downward adjustments based on consideration of individual aircraft attributes and condition. The positive amount represents the sum of all such upward adjustments.
Fair Values And Related Carrying Values Of Financial Instruments	The fair values and related carrying values of financial instruments that are not required to be remeasured at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31 were as follows: December 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Accounts receivable, net $8,713 $8,705 $8,705 Notes receivable, net 255 273 273 Liabilities Debt, excluding capital lease obligations (9,814 ) (11,292 ) (11,123 ) ($169 ) December 31, 2014 Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Accounts receivable, net $7,729 $7,845 $7,845 Notes receivable, net 366 395 395 Liabilities Debt, excluding capital lease obligations (8,909 ) (10,686 ) (10,480 ) ($206 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area	Revenues, including foreign military sales, are reported by customer location and consisted of the following: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Asia, other than China $13,433 $11,900 $12,200 Europe 12,248 11,898 10,622 China 12,556 11,029 10,555 Middle East 10,846 9,243 9,165 Oceania 2,601 1,757 1,657 Canada 1,870 1,901 1,486 Africa 1,398 2,596 621 Latin America, Caribbean and other 1,875 2,596 2,725 Total non-U.S. revenues 56,827 52,920 49,031 United States 39,287 37,842 37,592 Total revenues $96,114 $90,762 $86,623
Schedule Of Depreciation And Amortization Expense By Segment	Depreciation and Amortization Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Commercial Airplanes $625 $674 $632 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 142 164 131 Network & Space Systems 106 114 120 Global Services & Support 80 75 69 Total Defense, Space & Security 328 353 320 Boeing Capital Corporation 87 97 110 Unallocated items, eliminations and other 793 782 782 Total $1,833 $1,906 $1,844
Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment	Capital Expenditures Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Commercial Airplanes $889 $698 $694 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 128 175 186 Network & Space Systems 98 93 96 Global Services & Support 62 68 48 Total Defense, Space & Security 288 336 330 Unallocated items, eliminations and other 1,273 1,202 1,074 Total $2,450 $2,236 $2,098
Schedule Of Intersegment Revenues, Eliminated in Unallocated Items and Eliminations	Intersegment revenues, eliminated in Unallocated items, eliminations and other, are shown in the following table. Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Commercial Airplanes $1,831 $1,822 $879 Boeing Capital 15 19 29 Total $1,846 $1,841 $908
Schedule Of Unallocated Items and Eliminations	Components of Unallocated items, eliminations and other are shown in the following table. Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Share-based plans ($76 ) ($67 ) ($95 ) Deferred compensation (63 ) (44 ) (238 ) Amortization of previously capitalized interest (90 ) (72 ) (69 ) Eliminations and other unallocated items (511 ) (593 ) (859 ) Sub-total (740 ) (776 ) (1,261 ) Pension (421 ) (1,469 ) (1,374 ) Postretirement 123 82 60 Pension and Postretirement (298 ) (1,387 ) (1,314 ) Total ($1,038 ) ($2,163 ) ($2,575 )
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	Segment assets are summarized in the table below. December 31, 2015 2014 Commercial Airplanes $57,253 $55,149 Defense, Space & Security: Boeing Military Aircraft 6,811 7,229 Network & Space Systems 6,307 5,895 Global Services & Support 4,549 4,589 Total Defense, Space & Security 17,667 17,713 Boeing Capital 3,492 3,525 Unallocated items, eliminations and other 15,996 16,534 Total $94,408 $92,921

Quarterly Financial Data (Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data	2015 2014 4th 3rd 2nd 1st 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Total revenues $23,573 $25,849 $24,543 $22,149 $24,468 $23,784 $22,045 $20,465 Total costs and expenses (20,642 ) (21,600 ) (21,350 ) (18,496 ) (20,711 ) (20,075 ) (18,670 ) (17,296 ) Earnings from operations 1,161 2,580 1,683 2,019 2,025 2,119 1,787 1,542 Net earnings 1,026 1,704 1,110 1,336 1,466 1,362 1,653 965 Basic earnings per share 1.52 2.50 1.61 1.89 2.05 1.88 2.26 1.30 Diluted earnings per share 1.51 2.47 1.59 1.87 2.02 1.86 2.24 1.28 Cash dividends declared per share 2.00 1.82 1.64 1.46 Common stock sales price per share: High 150.59 149.18 155.50 158.83 135.78 130.58 138.39 144.57 Low 128.56 115.14 138.44 126.18 116.32 117.87 121.92 118.77 Quarter end 144.59 130.95 138.72 150.08 129.98 127.38 127.23 125.49

Summary Of Business Segment D56

Summary Of Business Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 23,573	$ 25,849	$ 24,543	$ 22,149	$ 24,468	$ 23,784	$ 22,045	$ 20,465	$ 96,114	$ 90,762	$ 86,623
Earnings from operations	1,161	2,580	1,683	2,019	2,025	2,119	1,787	1,542	7,443	7,473	6,562
Other (loss)/income, net									(13)	(3)	56
Interest and debt expense									(275)	(333)	(386)
Earnings before income taxes									7,155	7,137	6,232
Income tax expense									(1,979)	(1,691)	(1,646)
Net earnings from continuing operations									$ 5,176	$ 5,446	4,586
Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $0, $0, $0											(1)
Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, taxes									$ 0	$ 0	0
Net earnings	$ 1,026	$ 1,704	$ 1,110	$ 1,336	$ 1,466	$ 1,362	$ 1,653	$ 965	5,176	5,446	4,585
Operating Segments [Member] | Commercial Airplanes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									66,048	59,990	52,981
Earnings from operations									5,157	6,411	5,795
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									30,388	30,881	33,197
Earnings from operations									3,274	3,133	3,235
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Boeing Military Aircraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									13,482	13,500	15,275
Earnings from operations									1,318	1,301	1,501
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Network & Space Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									7,751	8,003	8,512
Earnings from operations									726	698	719
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Global Services & Support [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									9,155	9,378	9,410
Earnings from operations									1,230	1,134	1,015
Operating Segments [Member] | Boeing Capital Corporation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									413	416	408
Earnings from operations									50	92	107
Unallocated items, eliminations and other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues									(735)	(525)	37
Earnings from operations									$ (1,038)	$ (2,163)	$ (2,575)

Summary Of Significant Accoun57

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Duration of operating cycle			generally longer than one year
Increase/(Decrease) in Earnings from operations due to change in accounting estimate.			$ (224)	$ 100	$ 242
Earnings Per Share impact, change in accounting estimate			$ (0.23)	$ 0.10	$ 0.23
Reinsurance costs			$ 132	$ 144	$ 147
Reinsurance revenues			136	135	160
Research and development expense			3,331	3,047	3,071
Accounts Payable, Current			$ 10,800	10,667
Repurchase commitments, maturities			generally 10 to 15 years
Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage			20.00%
Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage			50.00%
Bank Overdrafts [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounts Payable, Current			$ 163	241
Commercial Airplanes [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Standard warranty term			3 years
Commercial Airplanes [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Standard warranty term			4 years
Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Standard warranty term			6 months
Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Standard warranty term			2 years
Developed Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			5 years
Developed Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			14 years
Product Know-How [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			6 years
Product Know-How [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			30 years
Customer Base [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			3 years
Customer Base [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			19 years
Distribution Rights [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			3 years
Distribution Rights [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			27 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			3 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite-lived acquired intangible assets, useful lives (in years)			32 years
Buildings And Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives (in years)			10 years
Buildings And Land Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives (in years)			40 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives (in years)			4 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives (in years)			20 years
Capitalized Internal Use Software [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives (in years)			5 years
Bid And Proposal Costs [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Research and development expense			$ 286	$ 289	$ 285
KC-46A Tanker [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Increase/(Decrease) in Earnings from operations due to change in accounting estimate.	$ (835)	$ (425)

Goodwill And Acquired Intangi58

Goodwill And Acquired Intangibles (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets relating to trade names	$ 490	$ 490
Amortization expense of acquired finite-lived intangible assets	224	227
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	15	87
Non-cash investing and financing transactions related to acquired finite-lived intangibles	$ 0	$ 24

Goodwill And Acquired Intangi59

Goodwill And Acquired Intangibles (Schedule Of Goodwill By Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 5,119	$ 5,043
Acquisitions	21	102
Goodwill adjustments	(14)	(26)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	5,126	5,119
Operating Segments [Member] | Commercial Airplanes [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	2,131	2,108
Acquisitions	6	45
Goodwill adjustments	(14)	(22)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	2,123	2,131
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Boeing Military Aircraft [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	964	$ 964
Acquisitions	$ 15
Goodwill adjustments
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 979	$ 964
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Network & Space Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 1,566	1,513
Acquisitions		57
Goodwill adjustments		(4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 1,566	1,566
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Global Services & Support [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 458	$ 458
Acquisitions
Goodwill adjustments
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 458	$ 458

Goodwill And Acquired Intangi60

Goodwill And Acquired Intangibles (Schedule Of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 4,001	$ 4,060
Accumulated Amortization	1,834	1,681
Distribution Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,245	2,245
Accumulated Amortization	673	550
Product Know-How [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	503	494
Accumulated Amortization	244	216
Customer Base [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	600	619
Accumulated Amortization	403	381
Developed Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	455	500
Accumulated Amortization	357	386
Other [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	198	202
Accumulated Amortization	$ 157	$ 148

Goodwill And Acquired Intangi61

Goodwill And Acquired Intangibles (Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015 estimated amortization expense	$ 211
2016 estimated amortization expense	204
2017 estimated amortization expense	185
2018 estimated amortization expense	154
2019 estimated amortization expense	$ 145

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Weighted-Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Used To Compute Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 1,026	$ 1,704	$ 1,110	$ 1,336	$ 1,466	$ 1,362	$ 1,653	$ 965	$ 5,176	$ 5,446	$ 4,585
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic									4	6	7
Net earnings available to common shareholders									$ 5,172	$ 5,440	$ 4,578
Basic weighted average shares outstanding									688	728.9	760.8
Participating securities									1.1	1.3	1.9
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding									686.9	727.6	758.9
Basic weighted average shares outstanding									688	728.9	760.8
Dilutive potential common shares									8.1	9.1	8.7
Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding									696.1	738	769.5
Participating securities									1.1	1.3	1.9
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding									695	736.7	767.6
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share									$ 7.52	$ 7.47	$ 6.03
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share									$ 7.44	$ 7.38	$ 5.96

Earnings Per Share (Schedule 63

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Excluded From The Computation Of Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings			4.8
Performance Awards [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings	5.6	5.1	4.2
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings	2.3	1.3

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income tax payments/(refunds)	$ 1,490	$ 355	$ 209
U.S. deferred income taxes and foreign withholding tax	35
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	700
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized	1,479	1,180	1,018
Unrecognized tax benefits	1,617	$ 1,312	$ 1,141	$ 1,055
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	$ 115

Income Taxes (Components of Ear

Income Taxes (Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes Between Domestic and Foreign Jurisdictions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S.	$ 6,828	$ 6,829	$ 5,946
Non-U.S.	327	308	286
Earnings before income taxes	$ 7,155	$ 7,137	$ 6,232

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense/(Benefit)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal	$ 2,102	$ 676	$ (82)
Non-U.S.	122	91	76
U.S. state	21	69	11
Total Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	2,245	836	5
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal	(297)	828	1,531
Non-U.S.	4	34	41
U.S. state	27	(7)	69
Total deferred	(266)	855	1,641
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Total income tax expense	$ 1,979	$ 1,691	$ 1,646

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Recon

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate To Our Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
U.S. federal statutory tax					35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Research and development credits (1)	[1]				(3.40%)	(2.90%)	(4.90%)
Amendments to the R&E regulations (2)	[2]						(3.40%)
Tax basis adjustment (3)	[3]					(3.60%)
U.S. manufacturing activity tax benefit					(2.90%)	(1.20%)	(0.60%)
Tax on international activities					(0.60%)	(0.20%)	(0.10%)
Federal audit settlements (4)	[4]					(3.60%)
Other provision adjustments					(0.40%)	0.20%	0.40%
Effective income tax rate					27.70%	23.70%	26.40%
Tax benefits related to reinstatement of research tax credit		$ 235	$ 188
Tax benefit related to issuance of favorable regulations related to R&E expenditures							$ 212
Incremental tax benefit related to tax basis adjustment				$ 265
Tax Year 2007-2008 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax benefit related to settlement of 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 federal tax audit				116
Tax Year 2009-2010 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax benefit related to settlement of 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 federal tax audit				$ 143
[1]	In the fourth quarter of 2015 and 2014, we recorded tax benefits of $235 and $188, respectively related to the reinstatement of the research tax credit. Research tax credits for the 2013 and 2012 tax years were both recorded in 2013.
[2]	In 2013, we recorded $212 for the issuance of favorable regulations related to research and experimental (R&E) expenditures.
[3]	In the second quarter of 2014 we recorded an incremental tax benefit of $265 related to the application of a 2012 Federal Court of Claims decision which held that the tax basis in certain assets could be increased and realized upon the assets' disposition (tax basis adjustment).
[4]	In the second quarter of 2014, tax benefits of $116 and $143 were recorded as a result of the 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 federal tax audit settlements.

Income Taxes (Significant Compo

Income Taxes (Significant Components Of Deferred Tax Assets Net Of Deferred Tax Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Inventory and long-term contract methods of income recognition		$ (10,401)	$ (10,156)
Pension benefits		6,303	6,145
Retiree health care benefits		2,513	2,572
Fixed assets, intangibles and goodwill (net of valuation allowance $16 and $18)		(1,837)	(1,782)
Other employee benefits		1,339	1,477
Customer and commercial financing		(777)	(853)
Accrued expenses and reserves		609	733
Net operating loss, credit and capital loss carryovers (net of valuation allowance of $89 and $63)(1)	[1]	216	266
Other		(92)	(292)
Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets(2)	[2]	2,127	1,890
Valuation Allowance - Fixed assets, intangibles, and goodwill deferred tax assets		105	81
Valuation Allowance - Net operating loss, credit and capital loss carryovers		89	63
Deferred tax asset for net operating loss and credit carryovers each year through December 31, 2035		208
Deferred tax asset for net operating loss and credit carryovers indefinitely		8
Deferred tax assets related to Accumulated other comprehensive loss		7,277	8,007
Valuation Allowance, Property Plant and Equipment, Intangibles and Goodwill [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance - Fixed assets, intangibles, and goodwill deferred tax assets		$ 16	$ 18
[1]	Of the deferred tax asset for net operating loss and credit carryovers, $208 expires in years ending from December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2035 and $8 may be carried over indefinitely.
[2]	Included in the net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are deferred tax assets in the amounts of $7,277 and $8,007 related to Accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Income Taxes (Net Deferred Tax

Income Taxes (Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets		$ 13,128	$ 14,219
Deferred tax liabilities		(15,150)	(16,028)
Valuation allowance		(105)	(81)
Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets(2)	[1]	$ 2,127	$ 1,890
[1]	Included in the net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are deferred tax assets in the amounts of $7,277 and $8,007 related to Accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Income Taxes (Schedule of Unrec

Income Taxes (Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits – January 1	$ 1,312	$ 1,141	$ 1,055
Gross increases – tax positions in prior periods	38	403	10
Gross decreases – tax positions in prior periods	(25)	(251)	(125)
Gross increases – current-period tax positions	$ 292	$ 217	202
Gross decreases – current-period tax positions			$ (1)
Settlements		$ (197)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(1)
Unrecognized tax benefits – December 31	$ 1,617	$ 1,312	$ 1,141

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Net

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Restated for ASU 2015-17) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent			$ 317
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent		$ (2,392)	$ (2,207)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	[1]	$ (2,127)	(1,890)
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current			18
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent			6,576
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current			$ (8,484)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net			$ (1,890)
[1]	Included in the net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are deferred tax assets in the amounts of $7,277 and $8,007 related to Accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Accounts Receivable (Narrative)

Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)satellites	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Accounts Receivable [Line Items]
Unbillable, expected to be collected after one year	$ 2,001	$ 1,408
Accounts receivable, net	8,713	7,729
Commercial Customers [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Line Items]
Unbillable, expected to be collected after one year	178	$ 172
LightSquared [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 104
Number of satellites | satellites	2

Accounts Receivable (Schedule O

Accounts Receivable (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivables [Line Items]
Less valuation allowance, Current		$ (94)	$ (127)
Accounts receivable, Net, Current		8,713	7,729
U S Government Contracts [Member]
Accounts Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current		4,864	4,281
Commercial Airplanes Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current		2,250	1,749
Defense, Space & Security Customers Excluding US Government Contracts [Member]
Accounts Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current	[1]	889	1,018
Reinsurance Receivables [Member]
Accounts Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current		550	512
Other Account Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current		$ 254	$ 296
[1]	Excludes U.S. government contracts

Accounts Receivable (Schedule74

Accounts Receivable (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable Under Long-Term Contracts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Unbillable, current	$ 2,024	$ 2,306
Unbillable, expected to be collected after one year	2,001	1,408
Total Unbillable	$ 4,025	3,714
Contracts Receivable, Claims and Uncertain Amounts, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Claims, current		29
Claims, expected to be collected after one year	$ 70	73
Total Claims	$ 70	$ 102

Inventories (Narrative) (Detail

Inventories (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventories [Line Items]
Progress Payments Netted Against Inventory for Long-term Contracts or Programs	$ 28,504	$ 29,266
Commercial spare parts, used aircraft, general stock materials and other	6,673	7,421
Airplane Program 787 [Member]
Inventories [Line Items]
Inventory, work in process	34,656	33,163
Deferred production costs	28,510	26,149
Supplier advances	2,551	2,257
Unamortized tooling and other non-recurring costs	3,890	3,801
Deferred production, unamortized tooling and other nonrecurring costs to be recovered from firm orders at the balance sheet date	23,721
Deferred production, unamortized tooling and other nonrecurring costs to be recovered from future orders	8,679
Airplane Program 747 [Member]
Inventories [Line Items]
Deferred production costs	942	1,741
Unamortized tooling and other non-recurring costs	377	476
Deferred production, unamortized tooling and other nonrecurring costs to be recovered from firm orders at the balance sheet date	342
Deferred production, unamortized tooling and other nonrecurring costs to be recovered from future orders	977
ULA [Member]
Inventories [Line Items]
Inventory subject to uncertainty	120	154
Progress Payments Netted Against Inventory for Long-term Contracts or Programs	310	322
Capitalized Precontract Costs [Member]
Inventories [Line Items]
Inventory subject to uncertainty	732	1,281
Early Issue Sales Consideration [Member]
Inventories [Line Items]
Inventory subject to uncertainty	3,166	3,341
Unsold Launches [Member] | ULA [Member]
Inventories [Line Items]
Inventory subject to uncertainty	176
Used Aircraft [Member]
Inventories [Line Items]
Commercial spare parts, used aircraft, general stock materials and other	$ 267	$ 275

Inventories (Inventory Disclosu

Inventories (Inventory Disclosure Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term contracts in progress	$ 13,858	$ 13,381
Commercial aircraft programs	55,230	55,220
Commercial spare parts, used aircraft, general stock materials and other	6,673	7,421
Inventory before advances and progress billings	75,761	76,022
Less advances and progress billings	(28,504)	(29,266)
Total	$ 47,257	$ 46,756

Customer Financing (Narrative)

Customer Financing (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Operating lease equipment		$ 1,710	$ 1,677
Individually evaluated for impairment		$ 86	$ 86
Impaired financing receivables
Interest income recognized on financing receivables	$ 30
Average recorded investment in impaired receivables	$ 376
B Credit Rating [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Percentage Of Credit Default Rates Applied To Customers		16.00%
BB Credit Rating [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Percentage Of Credit Default Rates Applied To Customers		10.00%
BBB Credit Rating [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Percentage Of Credit Default Rates Applied To Customers		2.00%
Operating lease equipment available for sale or re-lease [Member] | Boeing Capital Corporation [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Operating lease equipment		$ 49	$ 48
Operating lease equipment available for sale or re-lease [Member] | Boeing Capital Corporation [Member] | Firm Lease Commitments [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Operating lease equipment		$ 15	$ 0

Customer Financing (Schedule Of

Customer Financing (Schedule Of Customer Financing) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Customer Financing [Abstract]
Investment in sales-type/finance leases	$ 1,620	$ 1,535
Notes	256	370
Total financing receivables	1,876	1,905
Operating lease equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $338 and $571	1,710	1,677
Gross customer financing	3,586	3,582
Less allowance for losses on receivables	(16)	(21)	$ (49)	$ (60)
Total	3,570	3,561
Operating lease equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 338	$ 571

Customer Financing (Components

Customer Financing (Components Of Investment In Sales-Type Or Finance Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Customer Financing [Abstract]
Minimum lease payments receivable	$ 1,537	$ 1,475
Estimated residual value of leased assets	530	521
Unearned income	(447)	(461)
Total	$ 1,620	$ 1,535

Customer Financing (Financing R

Customer Financing (Financing Receivable Balances Evaluated For Impairment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Customer Financing [Abstract]
Individually evaluated for impairment	$ 86	$ 86
Collectively evaluated for impairment	1,790	1,819
Total financing receivables	$ 1,876	$ 1,905

Customer Financing (Allowance F

Customer Financing (Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - January 1	$ (21)	$ (49)	$ (60)
Write-offs	5	28	11
Ending balance - December 31	(16)	(21)	(49)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$ (16)	$ (21)	$ (49)

Customer Financing (Financing82

Customer Financing (Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total financing receivables	$ 1,876	$ 1,905
BBB Credit Rating [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Percentage Of Credit Default Rates Applied To Customers	2.00%
Total financing receivables	$ 973	$ 1,055
BB Credit Rating [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Percentage Of Credit Default Rates Applied To Customers	10.00%
Total financing receivables	$ 536
B Credit Rating [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Percentage Of Credit Default Rates Applied To Customers	16.00%
Total financing receivables	$ 258	$ 633
CCC Credit Rating [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total financing receivables	23	131
Other Credit Rating [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total financing receivables	$ 86	$ 86

Customer Financing (Schedule 83

Customer Financing (Schedule of Customer Financing Carrying Values Related to Major Aircraft Concentrations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	$ 3,586	$ 3,582
Operating lease equipment	1,710	1,677
717 Aircraft [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	1,415	1,562
Operating lease equipment	372	421
B747 aircraft [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	1,038	601
Operating lease equipment	1,038	601
MD-80 Aircraft [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	$ 314	$ 358
Operating lease equipment
757 Aircraft [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	$ 270	$ 370
Operating lease equipment	48	349
767 Aircraft [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	185	158
Operating lease equipment	84	47
737 Aircraft [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	115	156
Operating lease equipment	115	127
MD-11 Aircraft [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	35	114
Operating lease equipment	$ 35	$ 114

Customer Financing (Customer Fi

Customer Financing (Customer Financing Asset Impairment Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 167	$ 229	$ 96
Customer Financing [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Impairment charges	162	184	81
Customer Financing [Member] | Boeing Capital Corporation [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 162	139	67
Customer Financing [Member] | Other Boeing [Member]
Customer Financing [Line Items]
Impairment charges		$ 45	$ 14

Customer Financing (Scheduled R

Customer Financing (Scheduled Receipts On Customer Financing) (Details) - Customer Financing [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Principal payments on notes receivable [Abstract]
2,016	$ 54
2,017	38
2,018	104
2,019	56
2,020	$ 4
Beyond 2,020
Sales-type/finance lease payments receivable [Abstract]
2,016	$ 255
2,017	231
2,018	220
2,019	207
2,020	174
Beyond 2,020	450
Operating lease equipment payments receivable [Abstract]
2,016	593
2,017	120
2,018	100
2,019	86
2,020	71
Beyond 2,020	$ 357

Property, Plant And Equipment86

Property, Plant And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 1,833	$ 1,906	$ 1,844
Interest capitalized	158	102	87
Rental expense for leased properties	267	277	287
Minimum rental payments under capital leases, total	157
Minimum rental payments under operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more, total	1,515
Sublease payments under operating lease	13
Property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable	502	299
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 1,357	$ 1,414	$ 1,338

Property, Plant And Equipment87

Property, Plant And Equipment (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 536	$ 560
Buildings and land improvements	12,397	11,767
Machinery and equipment	13,187	12,867
Construction in progress	2,242	1,502
Gross property, plant and equipment	28,362	26,696
Less accumulated depreciation	(16,286)	(15,689)
Total	$ 12,076	$ 11,007

Property, Plant And Equipment88

Property, Plant And Equipment (Payments Due Under Operating And Capital Leases Net Of Sublease Amounts And Non-Cancellable Future Rentals) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	$ 240
2,017	217
2,018	182
2,019	157
2,020	117
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	55
2,017	47
2,018	29
2,019	12
2,020	$ 4

Investments (Schedule Of Invest

Investments (Schedule Of Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments Schedule [Abstract]
Time deposits		$ 456	$ 1,295
Pledged money market funds	[1]	38	38
Available-for-sale investments		244	7
Equity method investments	[2]	1,230	1,114
Restricted cash	[3]	31	26
Other investments		35	33
Total		2,034	2,513
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Dividends received from equity method investments		239	$ 293
Undistributed earnings from equity method investments		$ 251
[1]	Reflects amounts pledged in lieu of letters of credit as collateral in support of our workers’ compensation programs. These funds can become available within 30 days notice upon issuance of letters of credit.
[2]	Dividends received were $239 and $293 during 2015 and 2014. Retained earnings at December 31, 2015 include undistributed earnings from our equity method investments of $251.
[3]	Restricted to pay certain claims related to workers’ compensation and life insurance premiums for certain employees.

Investments (Schedule Of Owners

Investments (Schedule Of Ownership Percentages And Balances Of Equity Method Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	[1]	$ 1,230	$ 1,114
Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Network & Space Systems [Member] | United Launch Alliance [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		50.00%	50.00%
Equity method investments		$ 908	$ 916
Commercial Airplanes, Network & Space Systems, and Global Services & Support [Member] | Other [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments		$ 322	$ 198
[1]	Dividends received were $239 and $293 during 2015 and 2014. Retained earnings at December 31, 2015 include undistributed earnings from our equity method investments of $251.

Other Assets (Details)

Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Line Items]
Net receivable balance recorded in Other assets	$ 1,408	$ 1,317
Spirit Aerosystems [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Receivable	140
Sea Launch Receivables [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Net receivable balance recorded in Other assets	356	$ 356
Sea Launch Receivables [Member] | S.P. Koroley Rocket And Space Corporation Energia [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Net receivable balance recorded in Other assets	223
Sea Launch Receivables [Member] | PO Yuzhnoye Mashinostroitelny Zavod [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Net receivable balance recorded in Other assets	89
Sea Launch Receivables [Member] | KB Yuzhnoye [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Net receivable balance recorded in Other assets	44
Sea Launch Receivables [Member] | Bank Guarantees [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Net receivable balance recorded in Other assets	147
Maximum exposure to loss	147
Sea Launch Receivables [Member] | Partner Loans [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Net receivable balance recorded in Other assets	209
Maximum exposure to loss	$ 209

Liabilities, Commitments And 92

Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)aircraftcontract	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)aircraftcontract	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Increase/(Decrease) in Earnings from operations due to change in accounting estimate.				$ (224)	$ 100	$ 242
Amount by which estimated range of reasonably possible remediation costs exceeded recorded liabilities	$ 853			853	874
Contingent liabilities on outstanding letters of credit agreements and surety bonds	4,968			4,968	3,985
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	487			487	466
Total value of loans against underlying life insurance policies	$ 456			$ 456	439
C-17 Program [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number Unsold Aircraft | aircraft	1			1
Number Of Aircraft Included Within Backlog | aircraft	4			4
Number Unsold Aircraft | aircraft	6			6
Commercial Aircraft Commitments [Member] | Total Contractual Trade In Value Maximum [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other Commitment	$ 1,585			$ 1,585	2,392
Commercial Aircraft Commitments [Member] | Net amounts payable to customers related to probable contractual trade-in commitments [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other Commitment	240			240	446
Commercial Aircraft Commitments [Member] | Probable Contractual Trade In Value [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other Commitment	240			240	446
Financing Commitment [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other Commitment	16,283			16,283	16,723
Financing Commitment [Member] | External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other Commitment	$ 15,919			$ 15,919
Minimum [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Trade-In Commitment Expiration Date				2,016
Maximum [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Trade-In Commitment Expiration Date				2,026
KC-46A Tanker [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Increase/(Decrease) in Earnings from operations due to change in accounting estimate.		$ (835)	$ (425)
Number of Contracts | contract	2			2
KC-46A Tanker [Member] | Capitalized Precontract Costs [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	$ 429			$ 429
KC-46A Tanker [Member] | Potential Termination Liabilities [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	1,589			$ 1,589
B747 aircraft [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Reach-forward loss on commercial aircraft	$ (885)
Unfunded Priority List | F/A-18 Program [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
number of aircraft | aircraft	12			12
The President's Fiscal Year 2017 Budget request [Member] | F/A-18 Program [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
number of aircraft | aircraft	2			2
Low Rate Initial Production [Member] | KC-46A Tanker [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
number of aircraft | aircraft	19			19
Ula [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Inventory Amount, Unpriced Change Orders for Long-term Contracts or Programs	$ 120			$ 120	$ 154
U.S. Navy [Member] | F/A-18 Program [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number Of Aircraft Included Within Backlog | aircraft	48			48
October 2015 [Member] | U.S. Navy [Member] | F/A-18 Program [Member]
Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number Of Aircraft Included Within Backlog | aircraft	15			15

Liabilities, Commitments And 93

Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and employee benefit costs	$ 5,624	$ 5,868
Environmental	566	601	$ 649
Product warranties	1,485	1,504	$ 1,570
Forward loss recognition	757	414
Dividends payable	721	637
Taxes Payable	262	119
Other	4,599	4,319
Total	$ 14,014	$ 13,462

Liabilities, Commitments And 94

Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Environmental Remediation Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - January 1	$ 601	$ 649
Reductions for payments made	(78)	(89)
Changes in estimates	43	41
Ending balance - December 31	$ 566	$ 601

Liabilities, Commitments And 95

Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Product Warranty Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - January 1	$ 1,504	$ 1,570
Additions for current year deliveries	421	566
Reductions for payments made	(323)	(432)
Changes in estimates	(117)	(200)
Ending balance - December 31	$ 1,485	$ 1,504

Liabilities, Commitments And 96

Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Estimated Potential Funding Dates For Financing Commitments) (Details) - Financing Commitment [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Commitments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Line Items]
2,016	$ 2,897
2,017	3,664
2,018	3,235
2,019	2,884
2,020	1,321
Thereafter	2,282
Total	16,283	$ 16,723
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member]
Other Commitments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Line Items]
Total	$ 15,919

Arrangements With Off-Balance97

Arrangements With Off-Balance Sheet Risk (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)satellites	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Number of satellite missions | satellites			4
Potentially Unrecoverable Costs Under Contracts	$ 114	$ 271
Offsetting capital lease obligation and IRB asset			$ 584	$ 638
ULA [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Delta launch program inventories included in contributed assets			1,360
Delta launch program inventories subject to an inventory supply agreement			1,860
Contributed inventories consumed by ULA			1,253
Inventory Supply Agreement Payments Received			1,740
Payments made under inventory supply agreement			71
Inventory Supply Agreement Revenue and Costs of Sales Recorded			1,367
Contributed Delta Program Launch Inventory [Member] | ULA [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments			$ 107	114
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Number of satellite missions | satellites			3
Maximum exposure to loss			$ 277
Other Delta Contracts [Member] | Deferred support costs [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments			85
Other Delta Contracts [Member] | Deferred production costs [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments			91
Other Delta Contracts [Member] | ULA [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments			231	$ 150
Carrying Amount of Liabilities			5
Deferred Support and Production Costs [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss			$ 317
Other Indemnifications [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments				$ 63
Carrying Amount of Liabilities				20
Credit Guarantees [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments			$ 30	30
Carrying Amount of Liabilities			$ 2	$ 2
Guarantor Obligations, Term			5

Arrangements With Off-Balance98

Arrangements With Off-Balance Sheet Risk (Schedule Of Arrangements With Off-Balance Sheet Risk) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Contingent Repurchase Commitment [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments	$ 1,529	$ 1,375
Estimated Proceeds from Collateral/ Recourse	1,510	1,364
Carrying Amount of Liabilities	$ 7	5
Other Indemnifications [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments		63
Carrying Amount of Liabilities		20
Credit Guarantees [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments	$ 30	30
Estimated Proceeds from Collateral/ Recourse	27	27
Carrying Amount of Liabilities	2	2
ULA [Member] | Contributed Delta Program Launch Inventory [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments	107	114
ULA [Member] | Contract Pricing [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments	261	261
Carrying Amount of Liabilities	7	7
ULA [Member] | Other Delta Contracts [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum Potential Payments	231	$ 150
Carrying Amount of Liabilities	$ 5

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 29, 2015	Feb. 20, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date	Oct. 29, 2015	Feb. 20, 2015
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 900	$ 750
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs	881	722
Interest Costs Incurred			$ 497	$ 504	$ 548
Interest Paid			488	511	$ 551
Total debt			9,964	$ 9,070
Customer Financing [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Customer Financing Asset Used For Collateralizing Debt			295
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt			163
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available amount under credit facility			4,980
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | 364-day Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available amount under credit facility			$ 2,465
Maturity date of credit line agreements			Nov. 30, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Five Year Credit Facility [Member] | Five Year Expiration [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available amount under credit facility			$ 2,365
Maturity date of credit line agreements			Nov. 30, 2020
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Five Year Credit Facility [Member] | Four Year Expiration [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available amount under credit facility			$ 90
Maturity date of credit line agreements			Nov. 30, 2019
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Five Year Credit Facility [Member] | Two Year Expiration [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available amount under credit facility			$ 60
Maturity date of credit line agreements			Nov. 30, 2017
Two Point Five Percent due on March 1, 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 250
Debt maturity date		Mar. 1, 2025
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.50%
Three Point Three Percent due on March 1, 2035 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 250
Debt maturity date		Mar. 1, 2035
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.30%
Three Point Five Percent due March 1, 2045 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 250
Debt maturity date		Mar. 1, 2045
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.50%
Two Point Two Percent due October 30, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 250
Debt maturity date	Oct. 30, 2022
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.20%
Two Point Six Percent due October 30, 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 300
Debt maturity date	Oct. 30, 2025
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.60%
One Point Six Five Percent due on October 30, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 350
Debt maturity date	Oct. 30, 2020
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.65%

Debt (Schedule Of Short-Term De

Debt (Schedule Of Short-Term Debt And Current Portion Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Unsecured debt securities	$ 1,004	$ 755
Non-recourse debt and notes	36	38
Capital Lease Obligations	53	64
Other notes	141	72
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	$ 1,234	$ 929

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Detail

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other notes	$ 300	$ 184
Total debt	9,964	9,070
3-month USD LIBOR plus 12.5 basis points due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured debt securities	250	250
0.95% - 4.88% due through 2045 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured debt securities	$ 5,075	4,223
Debt interest rate - minimum	0.95%
Debt interest rate - maximum	4.88%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2045
5.88% - 6.88% due through 2043 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured debt securities	$ 2,381	2,394
Debt interest rate - minimum	5.88%
Debt interest rate - maximum	6.88%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2043
7.25% – 8.75% due through 2043 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured debt securities	$ 1,645	1,657
Debt interest rate - minimum	7.25%
Debt interest rate - maximum	8.75%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2043
6.98% - 7.38% notes due through 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Non-recourse debt and notes	$ 163	201
Debt interest rate - minimum	6.98%
Debt interest rate - maximum	7.38%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2021
Due Through Two Thousand Twenty-four [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital lease obligations	$ 150	$ 161
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2024

Debt (Scheduled Principal Payme

Debt (Scheduled Principal Payments For Debt And Capital Lease Obligations) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 1,242
2,017	368
2,018	703
2,019	1,248
2,020	$ 1,126

Debt Debt (Schedule of Long-ter

Debt Debt (Schedule of Long-term debt instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 9,964	$ 9,070
Boeing Capital Corporation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	2,355	2,412
Other Boeing Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 7,609	$ 6,658

Postretirement Plans (Narrative

Postretirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount by which fair value of plan assets exceeds market-related value of plan assets (MRVA)	$ 2,731
Derivative net notional amount for fixed income as percentage of total plan assets	13.10%	3.50%
Derivative net notional amount for global equity, currency overlay and commodities as a percentage of total plan assets	4.00%	2.00%
Expense for defined contribution plans	$ 768	$ 764	$ 742
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments	(290)	(461)	$ (104)
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) for all pension plans	$ 72,330	$ 75,655
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	$ 100
Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	48.00%	48.00%
Pension Plans [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	28.00%	29.00%
Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Mortgage backed and asset backed
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held	$ (10)	$ 8
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments	$ (10)	$ (1)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	40.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	60.00%

Postretirement Plans (Component

Postretirement Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 1,764	$ 1,661	$ 1,886
Interest cost	2,990	3,058	2,906
Expected return on plan assets	(4,031)	(4,169)	(3,874)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)	196	177	196
Recognized net actuarial loss	1,577	1,020	2,231
Settlement/curtailment/other losses	290	461	104
Net periodic benefit cost	2,786	2,208	3,449
Net periodic benefit cost included in Earnings from operations	2,366	3,215	3,036
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	140	129	148
Interest cost	248	289	263
Expected return on plan assets	(8)	(8)	(6)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)	(136)	(144)	(180)
Recognized net actuarial loss	31	8	$ 95
Settlement/curtailment/other losses	10	1
Net periodic benefit cost	285	275	$ 320
Net periodic benefit cost included in Earnings from operations	$ 288	$ 287	$ 353

Postretirement Plans (Schedule

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Changes In The Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets And Funded Status Of Both Pensions And OPB) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Accrued pension plan liability, net	$ (17,783)	$ (17,182)
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	78,391	68,625
Service cost	1,764	1,661	$ 1,886
Interest cost	2,990	3,058	2,906
Plan participants’ contributions	5	6
Amendments	(1,379)	51
Actuarial (gain)/loss	(3,505)	10,655
Settlement/curtailment/other	(457)	(2,518)
Gross benefits paid	(3,382)	(3,126)
Exchange rate adjustment	(39)	(21)
Ending balance	74,388	78,391	68,625
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value	61,119	58,131
Actual return/(loss) on plan assets	(701)	5,893
Company contribution	59	784
Plan participants’ contributions	5	6
Settlement payments	(649)	(640)
Benefits paid	(3,284)	(3,039)
Exchange rate adjustment	(35)	(16)
Ending balance at fair value	56,514	61,119	58,131
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Other assets	10	3
Other accrued liabilities	(101)	(93)
Accrued pension plan liability, net	(17,783)	(17,182)
Net amount recognized	(17,874)	(17,272)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	7,306	7,008
Service cost	140	129	148
Interest cost	248	289	263
Plan participants’ contributions	5	2
Amendments	(19)	(43)
Actuarial (gain)/loss	(89)	334
Settlement/curtailment/other	10	7
Gross benefits paid	(486)	(449)
Subsidies	43	39
Exchange rate adjustment	(15)	(8)
Ending balance	7,138	7,306	7,008
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value	141	140
Actual return/(loss) on plan assets	1	10
Company contribution	5	8
Plan participants’ contributions	$ 5	$ 2
Settlement payments
Benefits paid	$ (20)	$ (19)
Exchange rate adjustment
Ending balance at fair value	$ 132	$ 141	$ 140
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Other accrued liabilities	(390)	(363)
Accrued retiree health care	(6,616)	(6,802)
Net amount recognized	$ (7,006)	$ (7,165)

Postretirement Plans (Schedu107

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Amounts Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	$ 20,871	$ 21,321
Prior service costs/(credits)	(1,195)	385
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss	19,676	21,706
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	781	877
Prior service costs/(credits)	(397)	(512)
Total recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 384	$ 365

Postretirement Plans (Schedu108

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Estimated Amount That Will Be Amortized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Into Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Recognized net actuarial loss	$ 787
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)	38
Total	825
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Recognized net actuarial loss	22
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)	(126)
Total	$ (104)

Postretirement Plans (Schedu109

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Key Information For All Plans With ABO In Excess Of Plan Assets) (Details) - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 74,188	$ 78,358
Accumulated benefit obligation	72,121	75,622
Fair value of plan assets	$ 56,306	$ 61,082

Postretirement Plans (Schedu110

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Assumptions Used To Calculate The Benefit Obligation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected return on plan assets	7.00%	7.00%	7.50%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	3.80%	4.00%
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.20%	3.90%	4.80%
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.80%	3.50%	4.20%

Postretirement Plans (Schedu111

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Health care cost trend rate assumed next year	6.50%	7.00%	7.00%
Ultimate trend rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Year that trend reached ultimate rate	2,021	2,018	2,018

Postretirement Plans (Schedu112

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of One-Percentage-Point Change In Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Effect on total of service and interest cost, Increase	$ 54
Effect on total of service and interest cost, Decrease	(44)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation, Increase	647
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation, Decrease	$ (551)

Postretirement Plans (Schedu113

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Actual Allocations For The Pension Assets And Target Allocations By Asset Class) (Details) - Pension Plans [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	100.00%		100.00%
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocations	100.00%		100.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	48.00%		48.00%
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocations	47.00%		47.00%
Equity securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	28.00%		29.00%
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocations	29.00%		26.00%
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	5.00%		5.00%
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocations	5.00%		6.00%
Real estate and real assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	9.00%		9.00%
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocations	9.00%		11.00%
Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations	10.00%	[1]	9.00%
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocations	10.00%	[1]	10.00%
[1]	As of January 1, 2015 the global strategies asset class was consolidated with the hedge funds asset class.

Postretirement Plans (Schedu114

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Allocation of Plan Assets) (Details) - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 37,376	$ 43,646
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		56,514	61,119		$ 58,131
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value		18,674	17,104
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		11,681	15,622
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		25,231	27,403
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		464	621		577
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		16,339
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		16,336
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		3	1	[1]
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate and other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			17,488
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate and other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			17,486
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate and other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			2		19	[2]
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | US Government and agencies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		4,801	5,224
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | US Government and agencies [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		4,800	5,224
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | US Government and agencies [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		1	1	[1]
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Mortgage backed and asset backed securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		830	1,207
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Mortgage backed and asset backed securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		382	596
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Mortgage backed and asset backed securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		448	611	[1]	554	[2]
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Municipal [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,475	1,636
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Municipal [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,475	1,636
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Sovereign [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		907	1,073
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Sovereign [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		907	1,073
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		83	246
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value		247	252
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		9	9
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 74	237
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Common Or Collective Or Pooled Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value		$ 1,753	2,127
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Derivative Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		25	49
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Derivative Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		25	49
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		(67)	(66)
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		(67)	(66)
Cash Equivalents And Other Short-Term Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,015	792
Cash Equivalents And Other Short-Term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		1,015	792
Equity securities [Member] | Common Or Collective Or Pooled Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value		4,948	2,658
Equity securities [Member] | Derivative Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		11	9
Equity securities [Member] | Derivative Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		11	9
Equity securities [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		(3)	(5)
Equity securities [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		(3)	(5)
Equity securities [Member] | United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		5,165	7,605
Equity securities [Member] | United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[3]	5,164	7,605
Equity securities [Member] | United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		1
Equity securities [Member] | Non United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		5,712	7,151
Equity securities [Member] | Non United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 5,710	7,139
Equity securities [Member] | Non United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets			11
Equity securities [Member] | Non United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 2	1		1
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		3	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value		$ 2,611	$ 2,924
Private Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	[3]
Private Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ 3	$ 3		$ 3
Real estate and real assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value		3,637	3,523
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Derivative Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		3	2
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Derivative Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		3	2
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		(2)	(11)
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		(2)	(11)
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		447	500
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		447	500
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Real assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		632	743
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Real assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		351	369
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Real assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		275	370
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Real assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		6	4
Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Measured at Net Asset Value		5,478	5,620
Cash On Hand [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		162	115
Receivables [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		435	447
Payables [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets		$ (133)	$ (193)
[1]	Certain fixed income securities were reclassified from corporate and mortgage backed and asset backed to U.S. government and agencies on January 1, 2015.
[2]	Certain fixed income securities were reclassified from corporate to mortgage backed and asset backed on January 1, 2014.
[3]	Level 1 private equity securities have been reclassified to U.S. common and preferred stock. These are publicly traded equities that were distributed from private equity LPs.

Postretirement Plans (Reconcili

Postretirement Plans (Reconciliation Of Level 3 Assets Held) (Details) - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		$ 61,119		$ 58,131
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses)		(701)		5,893
Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements		(649)		(640)
Ending balance at fair value		56,514		61,119
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		621		577
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses)		(12)		14
Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements		(153)		6
Net Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3		8		24
Ending balance at fair value		464		621
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Ending balance at fair value		16,339
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value	[1]	1
Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements		1
Net Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3		1
Ending balance at fair value		3		1	[1]
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		5,224
Ending balance at fair value		4,801		5,224
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value	[1]	1
Ending balance at fair value		1		1	[1]
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Mortgage backed and asset backed
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		1,207
Ending balance at fair value		830		1,207
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Mortgage backed and asset backed | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		611	[1]	554	[2]
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses)		(9)		14
Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements		(157)		10
Net Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3		3		33
Ending balance at fair value		448		611	[1]
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate and other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		17,488
Ending balance at fair value				17,488
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Corporate and other [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		2		19	[2]
Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements				(7)
Net Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3				(10)
Ending balance at fair value				2
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		246
Ending balance at fair value		83		246
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Other [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses)		(3)
Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements		$ 3
Ending balance at fair value
Equity securities [Member] | United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		$ 7,605
Ending balance at fair value		5,165		7,605
Equity securities [Member] | United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Net Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3		1
Ending balance at fair value		1
Equity securities [Member] | Non United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		7,151
Ending balance at fair value		5,712		7,151
Equity securities [Member] | Non United States Common And Preferred Stock [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		1		1
Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements		(2)		(1)
Net Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3		3		1
Ending balance at fair value		2		1
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		3
Ending balance at fair value		3		3
Private Equity Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		3		3
Ending balance at fair value		3		3
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Real assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		743
Ending balance at fair value		632		743
Real estate and real assets [Member] | Real assets [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at fair value		4
Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements		2		4
Ending balance at fair value		$ 6		$ 4
[1]	Certain fixed income securities were reclassified from corporate and mortgage backed and asset backed to U.S. government and agencies on January 1, 2015.
[2]	Certain fixed income securities were reclassified from corporate to mortgage backed and asset backed on January 1, 2014.

Postretirement Plans (Schedu116

Postretirement Plans (Schedule Of Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected future benefit payments, 2016	$ 4,311
Expected future benefit payments, 2017	4,419
Expected future benefit payments, 2018	4,479
Expected future benefit payments, 2019	4,451
Expected future benefit payments, 2020	4,488
Expected future benefit payments, 2021-2025	22,724
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected future benefit payments, 2016	483
Expected future benefit payments, 2017	508
Expected future benefit payments, 2018	536
Expected future benefit payments, 2019	558
Expected future benefit payments, 2020	589
Expected future benefit payments, 2021-2025	2,962
Gross benefits paid, 2016	521
Gross benefits paid, 2017	546
Gross benefits paid, 2018	574
Gross benefits paid, 2019	595
Gross benefits paid, 2020	626
Gross benefits paid, 2021-2025	3,139
Subsidies, 2016	(38)
Subsidies, 2017	(38)
Subsidies, 2018	(38)
Subsidies, 2019	(37)
Subsidies, 2020	(37)
Subsidies, 2021-2025	$ (177)

Share-Based Compensation And117

Share-Based Compensation And Other Compensation Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 23, 2015	Feb. 24, 2014	Feb. 25, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate number of shares of stock available for issuance				87,000,000
Stock options vesting percentage after the first year			34.00%
Stock options vesting percentage after the second year			33.00%
Stock options vesting percentage after the third year			33.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value				$ 385,000,000	$ 250,000,000	$ 546,000,000
Cash received from options exercised				399,000,000	343,000,000	1,097,000,000
Tax benefit realized from exercise of stock options				135,000,000	87,000,000	190,000,000
Grant date fair value of stock options vested				56,000,000	87,000,000	89,000,000
Deferred compensation				63,000,000	44,000,000	$ 238,000,000
Deferred compensation liability which is being marked to market				1,191,000,000	$ 1,234,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate			29.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate			1.00%
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of options granted			6,591,968
Share-based payment award options expiration term (in years)			10 years
Award vesting period (in years)			3 years
Total unrecognized compensation cost				$ 4,000,000
Weighted average period (in years) over which the unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized				2 months
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted	590,778	695,651	1,375,414
Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted (fair value per share)	$ 154.64	$ 129.58	$ 75.97
Performance Awards [Member] | 2015 Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period (in years)	3 years
Initial Value Of Performance Awards (per unit)	$ 100
Performance Awards [Member] | 2014 Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period (in years)		3 years
Performance Awards [Member] | 2013 Performance Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period (in years)			3 years
Performance Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member] | 2015 Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Amount payable at end of three-year performance period (per unit)	0
Performance Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member] | 2014 Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Awards payout		$ 0
Performance Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member] | 2013 Performance Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance Awards payout			$ 0
Performance Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member] | 2015 Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Amount payable at end of three-year performance period (per unit)	$ 200
Performance Awards payout				$ 349,000,000
Performance Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member] | 2014 Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Amount payable at end of three-year performance period (per unit)		$ 200
Performance Awards payout				327,000,000
Performance Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member] | 2013 Performance Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Amount payable at end of three-year performance period (per unit)			$ 200
Performance Awards payout				$ 255,000,000
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted	556,203	662,215
Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted (fair value per share)	$ 164.26	$ 136.12
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	20.35%	24.20%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.03%	0.72%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) [Member] | 2015 PBRSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Initial PBRSU value, percentage of value it cannot exceed	400.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) [Member] | 2014 PBRSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Initial PBRSU value, percentage of value it cannot exceed		400.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | 2015 PBRSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award Payout Range	0.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | 2014 PBRSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award Payout Range		0.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | 2015 PBRSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award Payout Range	200.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | 2014 PBRSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award Payout Range		200.00%

Share-Based Compensation And118

Share-Based Compensation And Other Compensation Arrangements (Schedule Of Share-Based Plans Expense And Related Income Tax Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based plans expense	$ 190	$ 195	$ 206
Income tax benefit	68	70	76
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based plans expense	30	62	93
Restricted Stock Units and Other Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based plans expense	$ 160	$ 133	$ 113

Share-Based Compensation And119

Share-Based Compensation And Other Compensation Arrangements (Schedule Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares, Outstanding at beginning of year | shares	18,504,645
Shares, Exercised | shares	(5,369,947)
Shares, Forfeited | shares	(206,433)
Shares, Expired | shares	(2,321)
Shares, Outstanding at end of year | shares	12,925,944
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding at beginning of year | $ / shares	$ 73.75
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised | $ / shares	74.40
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Forfeited | $ / shares	76.14
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Expired | $ / shares	77.95
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding at end of year | $ / shares	$ 73.44
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding at end of year	5 years 2 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at end of year | $	$ 920
Shares, Exercisable at end of year | shares	11,249,575
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercisable at end of year | $ / shares	$ 72.94
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Exercisable at end of year	4 years 11 months 4 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at end of year | $	$ 806

Share-Based Compensation And120

Share-Based Compensation And Other Compensation Arrangements (Schedule Of Assumptions Used For Fair Value Of Stock Options Granted) (Details)	Feb. 25, 2013$ / shares
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 15.85
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	6 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	29.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	2.60%

Share-Based Compensation And121

Share-Based Compensation And Other Compensation Arrangements (Schedule Of Stock Unit Activity) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 2 months 24 days
Incentive Program Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of units, Outstanding at beginning of year	3,032,539
Number of units, Granted	634,960
Number of units, Dividends	64,705
Number of units, Forfeited	(128,628)
Number of units, Distributed	(1,256,936)
Number of units, Outstanding at end of year	2,346,640
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 92
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 10 months
Other Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of units, Outstanding at beginning of year	1,147,098
Number of units, Granted	223,282
Number of units, Dividends	28,849
Number of units, Forfeited	(64,542)
Number of units, Distributed	(213,686)
Number of units, Outstanding at end of year	1,121,001
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 43
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years
Incentive Program Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of units, Outstanding at beginning of year	623,102
Number of units, Granted	556,203
Number of units, Dividends	25,887
Number of units, Forfeited	(82,157)
Number of units, Outstanding at end of year	1,123,035
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 82
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 9 months 18 days

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 15, 2014
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Preferred shares, authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
2015 Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Amount approved to repurchase, shares, maximum			$ 14,000

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Changes In Each Class Of Shares) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued	7,288,113	6,719,270	17,903,704
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Beginning balance, Common Stock	1,012,261,159	1,012,261,159	1,012,261,159
Ending balance, Common Stock	1,012,261,159	1,012,261,159	1,012,261,159
Treasury Stock, Number of Shares and Restriction Disclosures [Abstract]
Beginning balance, Treasury Stock	305,533,606	264,882,461	256,630,628
Acquired, Treasury Stock	47,391,861	47,370,415	26,155,537
Ending balance, Treasury Stock	345,637,354	305,533,606	264,882,461

Shareholders' Equity (Accumulat

Shareholders' Equity (Accumulated other comprehensive income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Balance	[1]	$ (13,903)	$ (9,894)	$ (17,416)
OCI before reclassifications	[1]	(51)	(4,878)	5,954
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	[1]	1,206	869	1,568
Net current period OCI	[1]	1,155	(4,009)	7,522
Balance	[1]	(12,748)	(13,903)	(9,894)
Defined benefit pension plans & other postretirement benefits:
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost, net of tax of ($570), ($367), and ($849)		1,038	661	1,516
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost, tax		(570)	(367)	(849)
Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Balance		53	150	214
OCI before reclassifications		(92)	(97)	(64)
Net current period OCI		(92)	(97)	(64)
Balance		(39)	53	150
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Certain Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Balance		(8)	(8)	$ (8)
OCI before reclassifications		8
Net current period OCI		$ 8
Balance			(8)	$ (8)
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Balance		$ (136)	(6)	86
OCI before reclassifications		(140)	(137)	(75)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		79	7	(17)
Net current period OCI		(61)	(130)	(92)
Balance		(197)	(136)	(6)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Balance		(13,812)	(10,030)	(17,708)
OCI before reclassifications		173	(4,644)	6,093
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	[2]	1,127	862	1,585
Net current period OCI		1,300	(3,782)	7,678
Balance		$ (12,512)	$ (13,812)	$ (10,030)
[1]	Net of tax.
[2]	Primarily relates to amortization of actuarial losses for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 totaling $1,038, $661, and $1,516 (net of tax of ($570), ($367), and ($849)), respectively. These are included in the net periodic pension cost of which a portion is allocated to production as inventoried costs. See Note 14.

Derivative Financial Instrum125

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash flow hedge gain/(loss) to be reclassified during the next 12 months, pre-tax	$ (156)
Fair value of foreign exchange and commodity contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position	$ 51
Maximum [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Latest Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2021
Maximum [Member] | Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Latest Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2020

Derivative Financial Instrum126

Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Notional Amounts And Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts	[1]	$ 4,053	$ 3,064
Other assets		38	41
Accrued liabilities		(328)	(233)
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset		(23)	(16)
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset		23	16
Net recorded balance, Other assets		15	25
Net recorded balance, Accrued liabilities		(305)	(217)
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts	[1]	2,727	2,586
Other assets		23	9
Accrued liabilities		(304)	(204)
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts	[1]	436	319
Other assets		4	21
Accrued liabilities		(11)	(5)
Interest Rate Contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts	[1]	125	125
Other assets		9	10
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts	[1]	40	31
Other assets		2	1
Accrued liabilities		(13)	(24)
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts	[1]	$ 725	$ 3
[1]	Notional amounts represent the gross contract/notional amount of the derivatives outstanding.

Derivative Financial Instrum127

Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Derivative Instruments, Gains/(Losses) In Statement Of Financial Performance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Effective portion recognized in other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	$ (140)	$ (137)	$ (75)
Effective portion reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings, net of taxes	(79)	(7)	$ 17
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Effective portion recognized in other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(136)	(135)
Effective portion reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings, net of taxes	(67)	6
Forward points recognized in Other income, net	12	28
Undesignated derivatives recognized in Other income, net:	(1)	(7)
Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Effective portion recognized in other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(4)	(2)
Effective portion reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings, net of taxes	$ (12)	$ (13)

Significant Group Concentrat128

Significant Group Concentrations Of Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Gross accounts receivable and gross customer financing	$ 12,393
Gross customer financing	3,586	$ 3,582
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Gross customer financing	$ 2,487
Workforce Subject To Collective Bargaining Arrangements [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	38.00%
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements Expiring within One Year [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	13.00%
Commercial Aircraft Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Gross accounts receivable and gross customer financing	$ 5,633
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current	2,096
Gross customer financing	3,537
U S Government Contracts [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current	$ 4,864	$ 4,281
Silk Way Airlines [Member] | Customer Financing [Member] | External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	13.00%
AirBridgeCargo Airlines [Member] | Customer Financing [Member] | External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	13.00%
American Airlines [Member] | Customer Financing [Member] | External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.00%

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivatives	$ 15	$ 25
Derivatives	(305)	(217)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	4,504	3,826
Commercial Paper, at Carrying Value	87
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	79
Available for Sale Securities, Government Agencies	83
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	20	7
Derivatives	15	25
Total assets	4,788	3,858
Derivatives	(305)	(217)
Total liabilities	(305)	(217)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds	4,504	3,826
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	20	7
Total assets	4,524	3,833
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Commercial Paper, at Carrying Value	87
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	79
Available for Sale Securities, Government Agencies	83
Derivatives	15	25
Total assets	264	25
Derivatives	(305)	(217)
Total liabilities	$ (305)	$ (217)

Fair Value Measurements Fair130

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Nonrecurring fair value losses	$ (167)	$ (229)	$ (96)
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Operating Lease Equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Nonrecurring fair value losses	(159)	(170)
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Nonrecurring fair value losses	$ (6)	(15)
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Other assets and Acquired intangible assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Nonrecurring fair value losses		(17)
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Fair Value	$ 278	206
Nonrecurring fair value losses	(165)	(202)
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Operating Lease Equipment, Fair Value	270	187
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value	$ 8	$ 19
Other assets and Acquired intangible assets, Fair Value

Fair Value Measurements Fair131

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value, Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Aircraft Value Publications [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Equipment under operating leases & Assets held for sale or re-lease, Median		$ 343
Aircraft Value Publications [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Equipment under operating leases & Assets held for sale or re-lease, Range	[1]	226
Aircraft Value Publications [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Equipment under operating leases & Assets held for sale or re-lease, Range	[1]	394
Aircraft Condition Adjustments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Equipment under operating leases & Assets held for sale or re-lease, Net		(73)
Aircraft Condition Adjustments [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Equipment under operating leases & Assets held for sale or re-lease, Range	[2]	(112)
Aircraft Condition Adjustments [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Equipment under operating leases & Assets held for sale or re-lease, Range	[2]	39
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Operating Lease Equipment, Fair Value		$ 270	$ 187
[1]	The range represents the sum of the highest and lowest values for all aircraft subject to fair value measurement, according to the third party aircraft valuation publications that we use in our valuation process.
[2]	The negative amount represents the sum, for all aircraft subject to fair value measurement, of all downward adjustments based on consideration of individual aircraft attributes and condition. The positive amount represents the sum of all such upward adjustments.

Fair Value Measurements Fair132

Fair Value Measurements Fair Values And Related Carrying Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 8,713	$ 7,729
Accounts receivable, Fair Value	8,705	7,845
Notes receivable, Fair Value	273	395
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Fair Value	(11,292)	(10,686)
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, Fair Value	8,705	7,845
Notes receivable, Fair Value	273	395
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Fair Value	(11,123)	(10,480)
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Fair Value	(169)	(206)
Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	8,713	7,729
Notes receivable, net	255	366
Debt, excluding capital lease obligations, Carrying Amount	$ (9,814)	$ (8,909)

Legal Proceedings Legal Proceed

Legal Proceedings Legal Proceedings (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]
loss contingency, settlement agreement payment	$ 90

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)segments	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments | segments	5
Percent of operating assets located outside the United States	4.00%	3.00%
Earnings from operations associated with our cost and equity method investments	$ 274	$ 287	$ 214
Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Network & Space Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings from operations associated with our cost and equity method investments	$ 210	$ 229	$ 203
Defense, Space & Security [Member] | U S Government Contracts [Member] | Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	27.00%	30.00%	34.00%
Commercial Airplanes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings from operations associated with our cost and equity method investments	$ 64	$ 58	$ 25

Segment Information (Schedule O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 23,573	$ 25,849	$ 24,543	$ 22,149	$ 24,468	$ 23,784	$ 22,045	$ 20,465	$ 96,114	$ 90,762	$ 86,623
Non-U.S. [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									56,827	52,920	49,031
Asia, Other Than China [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									13,433	11,900	12,200
Europe [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									12,248	11,898	10,622
China [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									12,556	11,029	10,555
Middle East [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									10,846	9,243	9,165
Oceania [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									2,601	1,757	1,657
Canada [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									1,870	1,901	1,486
Africa [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									1,398	2,596	621
Latin America, Caribbean And Other [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									1,875	2,596	2,725
United States [member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									$ 39,287	$ 37,842	$ 37,592

Segment Information (Schedul136

Segment Information (Schedule Of Depreciation And Amortization Expense By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 1,833	$ 1,906	$ 1,844
Operating Segments [Member] | Commercial Airplanes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	625	674	632
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	328	353	320
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Boeing Military Aircraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	142	164	131
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Network & Space Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	106	114	120
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Global Services & Support [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	80	75	69
Operating Segments [Member] | Boeing Capital Corporation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	87	97	110
Unallocated items, eliminations and other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 793	$ 782	$ 782

Segment Information (Schedul137

Segment Information (Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 2,450	$ 2,236	$ 2,098
Operating Segments [Member] | Commercial Airplanes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	889	698	694
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	288	336	330
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Boeing Military Aircraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	128	175	186
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Network & Space Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	98	93	96
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Global Services & Support [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	62	68	48
Unallocated items, eliminations and other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 1,273	$ 1,202	$ 1,074

Segment Information (Schedul138

Segment Information (Schedule of Intersegment Revenues, Eliminated In Unallocated Items and Eliminations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intersegment Revenues	$ 23,573	$ 25,849	$ 24,543	$ 22,149	$ 24,468	$ 23,784	$ 22,045	$ 20,465	$ 96,114	$ 90,762	$ 86,623
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intersegment Revenues									1,846	1,841	908
Commercial Airplanes [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intersegment Revenues									1,831	1,822	879
Boeing Capital Corporation [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intersegment Revenues									$ 15	$ 19	$ 29

Segment Information (Schedul139

Segment Information (Schedule Of Unallocated Items and Eliminations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Share-based plans									$ (189)	$ (195)	$ (206)
Deferred compensation									(63)	(44)	(238)
Amortization of previously capitalized interest									(158)	(102)	(87)
Total	$ 1,161	$ 2,580	$ 1,683	$ 2,019	$ 2,025	$ 2,119	$ 1,787	$ 1,542	7,443	7,473	6,562
Pension [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pension and Postretirement									(2,366)	(3,215)	(3,036)
Postretirement [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pension and Postretirement									(288)	(287)	(353)
Unallocated Items And Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Share-based plans									(76)	(67)	(95)
Deferred compensation									(63)	(44)	(238)
Amortization of previously capitalized interest									(90)	(72)	(69)
Eliminations and other unallocated items									(511)	(593)	(859)
Operating Loss Excluding Unallocated Pension and Postretirement Adjustments									(740)	(776)	(1,261)
Pension and Postretirement									(298)	(1,387)	(1,314)
Total									(1,038)	(2,163)	(2,575)
Unallocated Items And Eliminations [Member] | Pension [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pension and Postretirement									(421)	(1,469)	(1,374)
Unallocated Items And Eliminations [Member] | Postretirement [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pension and Postretirement									$ 123	$ 82	$ 60

Segment Information (Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 94,408	$ 92,921
Operating Segments [Member] | Commercial Airplanes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	57,253	55,149
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	17,667	17,713
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Boeing Military Aircraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	6,811	7,229
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Network & Space Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	6,307	5,895
Operating Segments [Member] | Defense, Space & Security [Member] | Global Services & Support [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	4,549	4,589
Operating Segments [Member] | Boeing Capital Corporation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	3,492	3,525
Unallocated items, eliminations and other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 15,996	$ 16,534

Quarterly Financial Data (Narra

Quarterly Financial Data (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Increase/(Decrease) in Earnings from operations due to change in accounting estimate.									$ (224)	$ 100	$ 242
Cash dividends declared, per share	$ 1.09	$ 0.91	$ 0.73	$ 2	$ 1.82	$ 1.64	$ 1.46		$ 3.82	$ 3.10	$ 2.185
Pension Plans [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments									$ (290)	$ (461)	$ (104)
Pension Plans [Member] | defined benefit plan changes [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments								$ (334)
B747 aircraft [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Reach-forward loss on commercial aircraft				$ (885)
KC-46A Tanker [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Increase/(Decrease) in Earnings from operations due to change in accounting estimate.					$ (835)		$ (425)
Tax Basis Restoration [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions							265
2007-2008 Federal Tax Audit Settlement [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions							116
2009-2010 Federal Tax Audit Settlement [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions							$ 143

Quarterly Financial Data (Sched

Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Total revenues				$ 23,573	$ 25,849	$ 24,543	$ 22,149	$ 24,468	$ 23,784	$ 22,045	$ 20,465	$ 96,114	$ 90,762	$ 86,623
Total costs and expenses				(20,642)	(21,600)	(21,350)	(18,496)	(20,711)	(20,075)	(18,670)	(17,296)	(82,088)	(76,752)	(73,268)
Earnings from operations				1,161	2,580	1,683	2,019	2,025	2,119	1,787	1,542	7,443	7,473	6,562
Net earnings				$ 1,026	$ 1,704	$ 1,110	$ 1,336	$ 1,466	$ 1,362	$ 1,653	$ 965	$ 5,176	$ 5,446	$ 4,585
Basic earnings per share				$ 1.52	$ 2.50	$ 1.61	$ 1.89	$ 2.05	$ 1.88	$ 2.26	$ 1.30	$ 7.52	$ 7.47	$ 6.03
Diluted earnings per share				1.51	2.47	1.59	1.87	2.02	1.86	2.24	1.28	7.44	7.38	5.96
Cash dividends declared, per share	$ 1.09	$ 0.91	$ 0.73	2		1.82		1.64		1.46		3.82	3.10	$ 2.185
Common stock sales price per share, Quarter end	$ 144.59	$ 129.98		144.59	130.95	138.72	150.08	129.98	127.38	127.23	125.49	$ 144.59	$ 129.98
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Common stock sales price per share				150.59	149.18	155.50	158.83	135.78	130.58	138.39	144.57
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Common stock sales price per share				$ 128.56	$ 115.14	$ 138.44	$ 126.18	$ 116.32	$ 117.87	$ 121.92	$ 118.77