In Brief: LOT's Brazilian plane contract; PKN Orlen; GUS on gray zone

National carrier LOT signed a contract to take supply of 10 short-distance aircraft from Brazilian Embraer. Under the deal, LOT will receive six machines in the first half of 2004 and the remaining four in 2005. (Puls Biznesu, p. 4) ... PKN ORLEN denied rumors that it intends to sell its 10.61% stake in Plus GSM operator Polkomtel. "There is no such need," said Orlen's president Jacek Strzelecki. (Gazeta Finansowa, April 19-25, p. 2) ... According to Central Statistical Office (GUS) estimates in 2000, the gray economy generated 14.8% of GDP. In 2002 this share rose to around 16%. (Gazeta Finansowa, April 19-25, p. 10) A.Z.