1.   And some observers say Samsung could seek to better its position on that point by buying the big Dutch aircraft maker Fokker.

2.   Ben van Schaik, chairman of troubled Dutch aircraft maker Fokker NV, said he will step down if the company is not profitable by next year.

3.   Bombardier Inc. said it is in talks with Fokker NV, a decision that could lead to an offer for part or all of the Dutch aircraft maker.

4.   Bombardier Inc., the Canadian transportation equipment maker, has been named to a shortlist of potential rescuers for Dutch aircraft maker Fokker NV.

5.   -- Bombardier Inc., which may bid for ailing Dutch aircraft company Fokker NV as early as this weekend, the Dutch newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad reported.

6.   -- Bombardier, which is talking with Fokker NV, an insolvent Dutch aircraft maker, about a possible rescue plan.

7.   But he said he was not yet aware of any moves by his group to bid for the Dutch aircraft company.

8.   Daimler said earlier today it will stop helping the unprofitable Dutch aircraft company.

9.   Daimler-Benz AG said it will cut off financial support for its Fokker unit, leaving the Dutch aircraft maker to face bankruptcy.

10.   Earlier this month he was reported to be interested in buying Fokker NV, the bankrupt Dutch aircraft maker.