Canada Certifies Gulfstream G500, G600

Approval follows President Donald Trump’s intense criticism of Canadian regulators.

Zach Vasile

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

A Gulfstream G500 and G600 in flight [Credit: Gulfstream]

Key Takeaways:

Canadian regulators have certified Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets after years of delays and a diplomatic dispute.
The certification followed threats from former President Donald Trump to decertify Canadian aircraft and impose tariffs if the jets weren't approved.
Transport Canada did not publicly announce the certifications, and Gulfstream's G700 and G800 models remain unapproved in Canada.

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After years of delays and a diplomatic row involving President Donald Trump, Canadian regulators have certified Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 business jets.

According to documents filed by Transport Canada, the aircraft were approved February 15. The Canadian government did not publicly announce the certifications, and it took several days for media outlets, including Reuters, to locate and report on them.