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Commitments (Details 4) - Aug. 31, 2015 $ in Millions | USD ($)
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Other Aircraft Commitments Disclosure [Abstract] |
Boeing 777F Conditional Aircraft Commitments | 9
Boeing 767F Conditional Aircraft Commitments | 6
Boeing 767F Aircraft Purchases | 50
Other Commitment Disclosures [Line Items] |
Deposit and Progress Payments | $ 411
Required Pensions Contributions Remaining | $ 495

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- Definition The number of total additional Boeing 767F aircraft purchases in the current quarter. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of Boeing 777F aircraft committed to be purchased which are conditional on certain events. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The amount of required fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation related to U.S. domestic pension plans due within the current fiscal year. + References No definition available. + Details
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