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relief pursuant to §502(a)(3) of ERISA. Our motion for summary judgment was denied on December 30,
2014. We expect trial in this matter to begin during the second quarter of 2015. We cannot reasonably
estimate the range of loss, if any, that may result from this matter given the current procedural status of
the litigation.
Note 21 – Segment Information
We operate in five principal segments: Commercial Airplanes; Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA), Network &
Space Systems (N&SS), and Global Services & Support (GS&S), collectively Defense, Space & Security;
and Boeing Capital. All other activities fall within Unallocated items, eliminations and other. See page 53
for the Summary of Business Segment Data, which is an integral part of this note.
Effective during the first quarter of 2014, certain programs and contracts were realigned among BDS
segments. The BMA Airborne Warning and Control Systems program, F-22 Modernization program and
the Airborne Early Warning and Control Peace Eagle contract were realigned from BMA to GS&S.
Beginning in the third quarter of 2014, amounts previously reported separately as Other segment and
Unallocated items and eliminations are now presented on a combined basis to provide a more meaningful
presentation. Segment data for 2013 and 2012 have been adjusted to reflect the changes.
The Commercial Airplanes segment develops, produces and markets commercial jet aircraft and provides
related support services, principally to the commercial airline industry worldwide.
Our BMA segment is engaged in the research, development, production and modification of manned and
unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for global strike, including fighter aircraft and missile
systems; vertical lift including rotorcraft and tilt-rotor aircraft; mobility, surveillance and engagement,
including battle management, airborne, anti-submarine, transport and tanker aircraft.
Our N&SS segment is engaged in the research, development, production and modification of the following
products and related services: electronics and information solutions, including command, control,
communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), cyber and information
solutions, and intelligence systems; strategic missile and defense systems; space and intelligence systems,
including satellites and commercial satellite launch vehicles; and space exploration.
Our GS&S segment provides customers with mission readiness through total support solutions. Our global
services business sustains aircraft and systems with a full spectrum of products and services through
integrated logistics, including supply chain management and engineering support; maintenance,
modification and upgrades for aircraft; and training systems and government services, including pilot and
maintenance training. In addition, our GS&S segment is engaged in the research, development, production
and modification of airborne surveillance command and control aircraft. GS&S international operations
include Boeing Defence U.K. Ltd., Boeing Defence Australia, and Alsalam Aircraft Company, a joint venture.
Our BCC segment facilitates, arranges, structures and provides selective financing solutions for our Boeing
customers.
The unallocated activities of Engineering, Operations & Technology (EO&T) and Shared Services Group
(SSG), Corporate and intercompany guarantees provided to BCC are included in Unallocated items,
eliminations and other. EO&T provides Boeing with technical and functional capabilities, including
information technology, research and development, test and evaluation, technology strategy development,
environmental remediation management and intellectual property management.