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DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Recorded Value of Property, Plant and Equipment Subject To Capital Leases (Detail) - Assets Held under Capital Leases - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Vehicles | $ 70 | $ 68
Aircraft | 2,291 | 2,291
Buildings | 285 | 190
Accumulated amortization | (990) | (896)
Total capital lease obligations, net | $ 1,656 | $ 1,653

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