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 nearing completion of certification for several long-delayed Gulfstream business jets.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced that issues with Canada have been resolved, with Transport Canada expected to make an announcement later this week.
The certification delays became a political issue after former President Trump threatened to decertify Canadian-made aircraft if the Gulfstream jets were not approved.

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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.”