Segment Information Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings from operations	$ (1,528)	$ (1,565)
Other Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings from operations	58	79
Other Segment [Member] \| Boeing Capital [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings from operations	$ 12	$ 38

The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.

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