FAA Says Canada Will Soon Certify Delayed Gulfstream Jets

Transport Canada is expected to announce approvals later this week after years-long delays drew pressure from Trump.

The Gulfstream G800 aircraft is on display at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention and exhibition in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 17, 2022. Gregg Newton/Reuters

The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Feb. 10 that he expects Canada to move ahead with certifying several U.S.-made Gulfstream business jets that have faced years of delay, potentially resolving a dispute that escalated into a public trade confrontation between Washington and Ottawa.

“I think we’ve resolved the issues with Canada,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters on Capitol Hill following meetings with lawmakers. “My understanding is Transport Canada will announce the Gulfstream certifications that have been delayed for years.”