Capital Expenditures by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 60.3	$ 45.9	$ 183.0	$ 113.7
Commercial Aircraft
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	20.6	28.9	68.2	71.2
Consumables Management
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	36.1	10.6	97.1	29.5
Business Jet
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$ 3.6	$ 6.4	$ 17.7	$ 13.0