What Happened
Transport Canada Validates G500, G600, G700, and G800 Type Certificates
Transport Canada has issued type certificate validations for Gulfstream’s G500, G600, G700, and G800, allowing the large-cabin jets to enter the Canadian market. The approvals follow several weeks of public friction between Washington and Ottawa over aircraft validation timelines, with President Donald Trump criticizing Canada’s pace in approving certain Gulfstream models. The move brings another major regulator into alignment with the US and Europe, restoring regulatory consistency across key markets for Gulfstream and its customers. The validations were first reported by Reuters and AeroTime.