FAA Chief Expects Canada to Certify Long-Delayed Gulfstream Jets

President Donald Trump blasted the country’s regulators over the issue in January.

Zach Vasile

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 03:30 PM ET

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Canadian regulators are reportedly nearing completion of certification for several long-delayed Gulfstream business jets.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford expects Transport Canada to announce these certifications later this week, indicating a resolution to the longstanding issue.
The certification delays had previously led to political pressure, including a threat from former President Trump to decertify Canadian-made aircraft.

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Regulators in Canada are close to completing their certification of some long-delayed Gulfstream business jets, the head of the FAA said Tuesday.

“I think we’ve resolved the issues with Canada,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters in Washington, D.C., according to Reuters. “My understanding is Transport Canada will announce the Gulfstream certifications that have been delayed for years.”