Russia and France should sign a contract for the sale of the Mistral helicopter carriers in 2011, Russian First Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin told reporters. The contract will be signed after the parties reach an agreement on the price, he said.

General Motors has inked an agreement of intent with Russia’s Economic Development Ministry to set up expanded industrial vehicle assemblage on new terms, GM said in a statement.

Boeing and Aeroflot Russian Airlines have announced an order for six Boeing 777-300 extended range aircraft and two Boeing 777-200ERs. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website.