When Fokker, which produced the Fokker 100 100-seat short-haul aircraft, was in difficulty, discussions began with Bombardier on 5 February 1996.
Cando Fokker, que producía o avión de curto alcance de 100 prazas Fokker 100, comezou a ter dificultades, o 5 de febreiro de 1996 empezou a negociar con Bombardier.