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CONTRACT AND OTHER DEFERRED ASSETS & PROGRESS COLLECTIONS AND DEFERRED INCOME - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Decrease in contract and other deferred assets $ 1,230    
Revenue recognized included in contract liability 10,383 $ 9,565  
Power and Renewable Energy      
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Increase (decrease) in progress collections and deferred income due to timing of revenue recognition (1,012)    
Long-term | Services      
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Decrease due to billings 6,373    
Increase due to revenues recognized 6,563    
Long-term | Services | Aviation      
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Decrease due to billings 940    
Non-cash pre-tax charge 536    
Long-term | Services | Power      
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Decrease due to billings $ 122    
GE | Operating Segments | Aviation      
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Early payments received     $ 708