Property Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Dec. 31, 2010 |
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Vehicles | $ 5,678 | $ 5,519 |
| Aircraft (including aircraft under capitalized leases) | 14,608 | 14,063 |
| Land | 1,118 | 1,081 |
| Buildings | 3,085 | 3,102 |
| Building and leasehold improvements | 2,928 | 2,860 |
| Plant equipment | 6,755 | 6,656 |
| Technology equipment | 1,582 | 1,552 |
| Equipment under operating leases | 102 | 122 |
| Construction-in-progress | 422 | 265 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total | 36,278 | 35,220 |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (18,697) | (17,833) |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | $ 17,581 | $ 17,387 |
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- Definition Long lived, depreciable assets used for the primary purpose of air transportation.
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- Definition Long-lived, depreciable addition, improvement, or renovation to a productive facility, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing.
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- Definition Long lived, depreciable structure held for productive use, including office, production, storage and distribution facilities.
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- Definition Long lived, depreciable property, plant or equipment held for lease to others under contractual agreements meeting the criteria for operating lease classification.
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- Definition Long lived, depreciable assets used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems which include computers and peripherals.
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- Definition Long lived, depreciable assets used primarily for road transportation.
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- Definition The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived assets under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross amount of fixtures and equipment as of the date of the statement of financial position. Fixtures may include and consist of: machinery, equipment, engines, boilers, incinerators, installed building materials; systems and equipment for the purpose of supplying or distributing heating, cooling, electricity, gas, water, air, or light; antennas, cable, wiring and conduits used in connection with radio, television, security, fire prevention, or fire detection or otherwise used to carry electronic signals; telephone systems and equipment; elevators and related machinery and equipment; fire detection, prevention and extinguishing systems and apparatus; security and access control systems and apparatus; plumbing systems; water heaters, ranges, stoves, microwave ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposers, washers, dryers and other appliances; light fixtures, awnings, storm windows and storm doors; pictures, screens, blinds, shades, curtains and curtain rods; mirrors; cabinets, paneling, rugs and floor and wall coverings; fences, trees and plants; swimming pools; and such other items as defined by the reporting entity.
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use. This excludes land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
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- Definition Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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