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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Gulfstream G700 [Credit: Gulfstream]

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Canadian regulators are close to certifying several long-delayed Gulfstream business jets, with an announcement from Transport Canada expected this week.
The FAA Administrator confirmed that issues with Canada have been resolved regarding the certification of the Gulfstream G500, G600, G700, and G800 models.
This resolution follows years of delay and previous political pressure, including a threat by former U.S. President Trump to decertify Canadian aircraft if the jets were not certified.

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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.”