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Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies | Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities at December 31 consisted of the following:
| 2024 |  | 2023
Forward loss recognition | $7,634 |  |  | $4,699 |
Accrued compensation and employee benefit costs | 6,110 |  |  | 6,721 |
Product warranties | 2,133 |  |  | 2,448 |
Environmental | 834 |  |  | 844 |
Accrued interest payable | 796 |  |  | 652 |
737 MAX customer concessions and other considerations | 641 |  |  | 1,327 |
Other customer concessions and considerations | 1,552 |  |  | 1,300 |
Current portion of retiree healthcare and pension liabilities | 452 |  |  | 473 |
Current portion of lease liabilities | 324 |  |  | 296 |
Other | 3,627 |  |  | 3,571 |
Total | $24,103 |  |  | $22,331 |
737 MAX Customer Concessions and Other Considerations During 2024, we recorded an earnings charge of $443, net of insurance recoveries, in connection with estimated considerations to customers for disruption related to the Alaska Airlines 737-9 accident and 737-9 grounding. This charge is reflected in the financial statements as a reduction to Sales of products. The following table summarizes changes in the 737 MAX customer concessions and other considerations liability during 2024 and 2023.
| 2024 |  | 2023
Beginning balance – January 1 | $1,327 |  |  | $1,864 |
Reductions for payments made | (929) |  |  | (449) |
Reductions for concessions and other in-kind considerations | (267) |  |  | (61) |
Changes in estimates | 510 |  |  | (27) |
Ending balance – December 31 | $641 |  |  | $1,327 |
At December 31, 2024, $92 of the liability balance remains subject to negotiations with customers. The contracted amount includes $124 expected to be paid in cash primarily in 2025, while the remaining amounts are primarily expected to be liquidated by lower customer delivery payments. Environmental The following table summarizes changes in environmental remediation liabilities during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| 2024 |  | 2023
Beginning balance – January 1 | $844 |  |  | $752 |
Reductions for payments made, net of recoveries | (120) |  |  | (79) |
Changes in estimates | 110 |  |  | 171 |
Ending balance – December 31 | $834 |  |  | $844 |
The liabilities recorded represent our best estimate or the low end of a range of reasonably possible costs expected to be incurred to remediate sites, including operation and maintenance over periods of up to 30 years. It is reasonably possible that we may incur costs that exceed these recorded amounts because of regulatory agency orders and directives, changes in laws and/or regulations, higher than expected costs and/or the discovery of new or additional contamination. As part of our estimating process, we develop a range of reasonably possible alternate scenarios that includes the high end of a range of reasonably possible cost estimates for all remediation sites for which we have sufficient information based on our experience and existing laws and regulations. There are some potential remediation obligations where the costs of remediation cannot be reasonably estimated. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the high end of the estimated range of reasonably possible remediation costs exceeded our recorded liabilities by $1,002 and $1,030. Product Warranties The following table summarizes changes in product warranty liabilities recorded during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| 2024 |  | 2023
Beginning balance – January 1 | $2,448 |  |  | $2,275 |
Additions for current year deliveries | 81 |  |  | 164 |
Reductions for payments made | (392) |  |  | (320) |
Changes in estimates | (4) |  |  | 329 |
Ending balance – December 31 | $2,133 |  |  | $2,448 |
Commercial Aircraft Trade-In Commitments In conjunction with signing definitive agreements for the sale of new aircraft, we have entered into trade-in commitments with certain customers that give them the right to trade in used aircraft at a specified price. The probability that trade-in commitments will be exercised is determined by using both quantitative information from valuation sources and qualitative information from other sources. The probability of exercise is assessed quarterly, or as events trigger a change, and takes into consideration the current economic and airline industry environments. Trade-in commitments, which can be terminated by mutual consent with the customer, may be exercised only during the period specified in the agreement and require advance notice by the customer. Trade-in commitment agreements at December 31, 2024 have expiration dates from 2025 through 2031. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, total contractual trade-in commitments were $1,393 and $1,415. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we estimated that it was probable we would be obligated to perform on certain of these commitments with net amounts payable to customers totaling $275 and $407, and the fair value of the related trade-in aircraft was $270 and $407. Financing Commitments Financing commitments related to aircraft on order, including options and those proposed in sales campaigns, and refinancing of delivered aircraft, totaled $17,124 and $17,003 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. The estimated earliest potential funding dates for these commitments as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| Total
2025 | $3,449 |
2026 | 3,938 |
2027 | 3,735 |
2028 | 2,273 |
2029 | 1,773 |
Thereafter | 1,956 |
Total | $17,124 |
As of December 31, 2024, $13,798 of these financing commitments relate to customers we believe have less than investment-grade credit. We have concluded that no reserve for future potential losses is required for these financing commitments based upon the terms, such as collateralization and interest rates, under which funding would be provided. Other Financial Commitments We have financial commitments to make additional capital contributions totaling $261 related to certain joint ventures over the next eight years. Standby Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds We have entered into standby letters of credit and surety bonds with financial institutions primarily relating to the guarantee of our future performance on certain contracts and security agreements. Contingent liabilities on outstanding letters of credit agreements and surety bonds aggregated approximately $2,991 and $4,548 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. Company Owned Life Insurance McDonnell Douglas Corporation insured its executives with Company Owned Life Insurance (COLI), which are life insurance policies with a cash surrender value. Although we do not use COLI currently, these obligations from the merger with McDonnell Douglas are still a commitment at this time. We have loans in place to cover costs paid or incurred to carry the underlying life insurance policies. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the cash surrender value was $342 and $360 and the total loans were $314 and $334. As we have the right to offset the loans against the cash surrender value of the policies, we present the net asset in Other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. Supply Chain Financing Programs The Company has supply chain financing programs in place under which participating suppliers may elect to obtain payment from an intermediary. The Company confirms the validity of invoices from participating suppliers and agrees to pay the intermediary an amount based on invoice totals. The majority of amounts payable under these programs are due within 30 to 90 days but may extend up to 12 months. The following table summarizes changes in Accounts payable to suppliers participating in supply chain financing programs:
| 2024
Beginning balance – January 1 | $2,871 |
Additions | 12,476 |
Reductions for payments made | (12,644) |
Ending balance – December 31 | $2,703 |
We do not believe that future changes in the availability of supply chain financing would have a significant impact on our liquidity. Government Assistance Certain states and localities in which we operate offer or have offered various business incentives related to investment and/or job creation. Between 2010 and 2016, we received cash grants totaling $346 related to our investment in operations in South Carolina. The grants were recorded in Accrued liabilities and are being amortized, primarily to inventory, over the useful life of the Property, plant and equipment extending through 2052. During 2024 and 2023, we amortized $9 and $10 to Inventories, and recorded a benefit of $7 and $12 in cost of sales. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, Inventories included a benefit of $64 and $62 and Accrued liabilities included a balance of $87 and $97. We are eligible to claim tax refunds from the State of Missouri and City of Irving, Texas primarily related to job creation and retention through 2031. During 2024, 2023, and 2022, we received $26, $22, and $30 in cash and recorded a benefit of $30, $28, and $21 in cost of sales, respectively. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, Other current assets includes receivables of $30 and $26. As of December 31, 2024, $63 of refunds, plus interest, is subject to clawback if we fail to meet certain conditions, including employment levels. We are eligible to claim cash grants through 2032 related to operations in Queensland, Australia. During 2023 and 2022, we received cash of $5 and $7, which was recorded as a benefit in cost of sales. During 2024, we received cash of $40 to apply against future eligible expenses, which was recorded in Other long-term liabilities and is subject to clawback if we fail to meet certain conditions, including employment levels. Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB) issued by St. Louis County and the city of St. Charles, Missouri were used to finance the purchase and/or construction of real and personal property at our St. Louis and St. Charles sites. Tax benefits associated with IRBs include Missouri sales tax exemptions as well as 12-year property tax abatements from St. Louis County and a 22-year property tax abatement from the city of St. Charles. We record these properties on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. We have also purchased the IRBs, and therefore, are the bondholders as well as the borrower/lessee of the properties purchased with the IRB proceeds. The liabilities and IRB assets are equal and are reported net in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the assets and liabilities associated with the IRBs were $355 and $333. Recoverable Costs on Government Contracts Our final incurred costs for each year are subject to audit and review for allowability by the U.S. government, which can result in payment demands related to costs they believe should be disallowed. We work with the U.S. government to assess the merits of claims and where appropriate reserve for amounts disputed. If we are unable to satisfactorily resolve disputed costs, we could be required to record an earnings charge and/or provide refunds to the U.S. government. In addition, we are making certain capital expenditures in anticipation of future contract awards that have risk for impairment if we are not selected. Total capital investment was approximately $500 at December 31, 2024. Fixed-Price Contracts Long-term contracts that are contracted on a fixed-price basis could result in losses in future periods. Certain of the fixed-price contracts are for the development of new products, services and related technologies. Estimating the cost and time for us and our suppliers to complete these contracts is inherently uncertain due to operational and technical complexities. This uncertainty requires us to make significant judgments and assumptions about future operational and technical performance, and the outcome of customer and/or supplier contractual negotiations. The risk that actual performance, technical or contractual outcomes could be different than those previously assumed creates financial risk that could trigger additional material earnings charges, termination provisions, order cancellations, or other financially significant exposure. VC-25B Presidential Aircraft The Company’s firm fixed-price contract for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) effort on the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) VC-25B Presidential Aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One, is a $4 billion program to develop and modify two 747-8 commercial aircraft. During 2024 and 2023, we increased the reach-forward loss on the contract by $379 and $482. During the second quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss on the contract by $250 primarily driven by higher than anticipated costs due to engineering design changes related to wiring and other structural requirements. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss by $129 reflecting higher estimated costs due to engineering design changes and schedule delays. Risk remains that we may record additional losses in future periods. KC-46A Tanker In 2011, we were awarded a contract from the USAF to design, develop, manufacture, and deliver four next generation aerial refueling tankers as well as priced options for 13 annual production lots totaling 179 aircraft. Since 2016, the USAF has authorized 11 low rate initial production (LRIP) lots for a total of 154 aircraft. The EMD contract and authorized LRIP lots total approximately $29 billion as of December 31, 2024. The KC-46A Tanker is a derivative of the 767 commercial airplane program with the majority of the manufacturing costs being incurred in the 767 factory and the remaining costs being incurred in the military finishing and delivery centers. During 2024 and 2023, we increased the reach-forward loss on the KC-46A Tanker program by $2,002 and $309. During the first quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss by $128, primarily due to factory disruption associated with supply chain constraints. During the second quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss on the contract by $391, primarily reflecting higher than anticipated factory disruption, including supply chain constraints and parts shortages. During the third quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss on the contract by $661 to reflect higher than anticipated factory disruption, higher estimated supplier costs, the projected impacts of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 (IAM 751) contract negotiations and the ongoing work stoppage, and increased cost allocations primarily resulting from lower commercial airplane production rates. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we recorded an earnings charge of $822, primarily due to factory performance, higher estimated future production costs, and higher costs resulting from the IAM 751 work stoppage and new agreement. The fourth quarter charge also includes increased cost allocations from the decision to end production of the 767 freighter program and higher supplier costs. As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $85 of capitalized precontract costs and $132 of potential termination liabilities to suppliers related to future production lots. Risk remains that we may record additional losses in future periods. MQ-25 In the third quarter of 2018, we were awarded the MQ-25 EMD contract by the U.S. Navy. The contract is a fixed-price contract that now includes development and delivery of seven aircraft and test articles at a contract price of $890. In connection with winning the competition, we recognized a reach-forward loss of $291 in the third quarter of 2018. During 2023, we increased the reach-forward loss by $231. In the first quarter of 2024, we were awarded a cost-type contract modification totaling $657 for two additional test aircraft plus other scope increases. During 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss by $339. During the third quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss by $217 primarily reflecting higher than anticipated production costs to complete EMD aircraft. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss by $122, primarily reflecting costs associated with ongoing design and software development challenges. The initial EMD units are currently progressing through the factory and the increase reflects recent and projected factory performance as well as the higher than anticipated complexity of the production build. We expect the initial units to complete production in 2025 and begin flight testing. We will be initiating final assembly operations at our new facility at Mid-America St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, in 2025. Risk remains that we may record additional losses in future periods. T-7A Red Hawk EMD Contract & Production Options In 2018, we were awarded the T-7A Red Hawk program. The EMD portion of the contract is a $860 fixed-price contract and includes five aircraft and seven simulators. The production portion of the contract includes production lots for 346 T-7A Red Hawk aircraft and related services that we believe are probable of being exercised. The five EMD aircraft have been delivered as of December 31, 2024, and the flight testing is ongoing. During 2024 and 2023, we increased the reach-forward loss on the T-7A Red Hawk program by $1,770 and $275. The increase in 2024 primarily reflects higher estimated supplier costs related to future production lots. During the first quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss by $94 primarily reflecting increases in production costs. During the second quarter of 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss on the program by $278 primarily driven by higher than anticipated costs to meet certain technical and support requirements. During the third quarter of 2024, we increased the loss on the program by $908 primarily to reflect higher estimated supplier costs related to future production lots. The higher estimated supplier costs were based on our updated assessment that previously assumed cost estimates are not projected to be realized in the current environment based on ongoing contracting activity and discussions with suppliers. The revised estimates include priced options or not-to-exceed pricing for contractually committed suppliers and escalated current prices for uncontracted work. We also provisioned for a supplier not fulfilling their contractual requirements, and for certain equipment no longer assumed to be customer-furnished for certain production lots. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we further increased the reach-forward loss by $490 primarily reflecting increased supplier pricing based on new pricing proposals and supplier negotiations. The fourth quarter charge also includes higher costs to complete the flight test program to achieve final certification. At December 31, 2024, we had approximately $315 of capitalized precontract costs and $632 of potential termination liabilities to suppliers related to certain long-lead items for the first 4 production lots. Risk remains that we may record additional losses in future periods. Commercial Crew The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has contracted us to design and build the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to transport crews to the International Space Station (ISS) and in the second quarter of 2022, we successfully completed the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test. During 2023, we increased the reach-forward loss by $288 primarily as a result of delaying the Crewed Flight Test (CFT) following notification by a parachute supplier of an issue identified through testing. The CFT launched on June 5, 2024, and docked with the ISS. The Starliner spacecraft had a minimum mission duration of 8 days. Its return to Earth was delayed to allow time to perform further testing of propulsion system anomalies and returned to Earth uncrewed in September 2024. During 2024, we increased the reach-forward loss by $523 primarily to reflect schedule delays and higher testing and certification costs as well as higher costs for post certification missions. At December 31, 2024, we had approximately $398 of capitalized precontract costs and $150 of potential termination liabilities to suppliers related to unauthorized future missions. Risk remains that we may record additional losses in future periods. Severance During the fourth quarter of 2024, we announced plans to reduce our overall workforce. As a result, we recorded $295 of severance benefits payable to employees expected to leave the Company through involuntary terminations by the first half of 2025. The severance packages are consistent with our ongoing compensation and benefits plans. The remaining liability at December 31, 2024, was $287.

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