FAA Expected: Canada to Announce Gulfstream Jet Certifications Today (GFLP)

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford expects Transport Canada to announce certifications for Gulfstream business jets that have been delayed for years, resolving ongoing tensions. The certification, involving General Dynamics-owned Gulfstream, is expected later this week (February 10, 2026). Background: Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to decertify Canadian-made Bombardier Global Expresses and impose 50% tariffs on Canadian aircraft until Gulfstream jets were certified. This followed broader trade disputes, including Trump’s warning about not allowing a $4.7 billion Detroit-Canada bridge to open unless Canada agrees to trade talks. The certification could impact U.S. carriers such as American Airlines and Delta Airlines that rely on regional Canadian-made aircraft.