Canada Approves Some Gulfstream Jets After Trump Threats

Article content(Bloomberg) — Canada’s aviation regulator issued certificates for some Gulfstream jet models after President Donald Trump complained the country had “refused” to greenlight the aircraft and threatened tariffs and other measures in retaliation.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentSo-called Type Certificates, which Canada uses when a product meets airworthiness standards, were issued for the Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 on Feb. 15, according to documents published by Canada’s transport department. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentTrump said in January that he’d impose a 50% tariff on Canada-made aircraft if the country didn’t approve four models of jets made by Gulfstream, a unit of General Dynamics Corp., claiming the country had “wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused” to certify the G500, G600, G700 and G800 models.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentCertificates for the G700 and G800 did not appear to have been issued yet, according to the Transport Canada website. Article contentThe office of Canada’s Minister of Transport confirmed that the G500 and G600 had been certified and said Canada was still discussing the G700 and G800 with the Federal Aviation Administration. Article contentGulfstream didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Article contentTrump also threatened to de-certify planes made in Canada, including some from Bombardier Inc., “until such time as Gulfstream, a Great American Company, is fully certified.” Such a move would jeopardize the Montreal-based company’s access to its biggest market for private jets.Article contentThe day after Trump’s post, Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly said the certification process for Gulfstream’s jets was “well underway” and that the approval process for aircraft “is something we don’t politicize.”Article contentTrending Posthaste: U.S. tariffs against Canada keep falling, but is that just the quiet before the CUSMA storm? News These are the TSX stocks that could be winners from Mark Carney's defence industrial strategy Investor What you need to know about filing to the CRA this year as tax season looms Personal Finance Cuba-Bound Tanker Carrying Russian Fuels to Test Trump Blockade PMN Business Canada's oilsands poised for mega merger after busy 2025 Oil & Gas Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Posthaste: U.S. tariffs against Canada keep falling, but is that just the quiet before the CUSMA storm? News These are the TSX stocks that could be winners from Mark Carney's defence industrial strategy Investor What you need to know about filing to the CRA this year as tax season looms Personal Finance Cuba-Bound Tanker Carrying Russian Fuels to Test Trump Blockade PMN Business Canada's oilsands poised for mega merger after busy 2025 Oil & Gas