Liabilities, Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified						12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011 Airplane Program 747 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Airplane Program 747 [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued Compensation and employee benefit costs	$ 5,546		$ 5,193
Environmental	758		721		706
Product warranties	1,046		1,076		999
Forward loss recognition	501	[1]	2,743	[1]			1,934
Other	4,388		4,069
Total	12,239		13,802
Pre-tax charges						$ 1,934

[1] Forward loss recognition in 2011 relates primarily to the Airborne Early Warning and Control program (AEW&C). $1,934 of loss related to the 747 Program included in the 2010 balance was reclassified to inventory during 2011.