What Happened
Retaliation Against Canada Over Gulfstream Certification Dispute
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strip US certification from Bombardier business jets and all aircraft made in Canada, citing Canada’s alleged refusal to certify several Gulfstream models. The move is seen as retaliation and has rattled airlines and industry groups, with thousands of Canadian-manufactured aircraft operating in the US. A White House official clarified that the president is not suggesting decertifying Canadian-built aircraft already in operation, but the uncertainty has sparked concerns about the potential impact on air traffic and passengers. The situation was first reported by AeroTime.