Segment Information Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings from operations	$ (1,716)	$ (1,542)	$ (3,244)	$ (3,107)
Other Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings from operations	43	64	101	143
Other Segment [Member] | Boeing Capital [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings from operations	$ 18	$ 24	$ 30	$ 62