FAA Expects Canada to Soon Announce Gulfstream Approvals (2)

The head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said he expects Canada’s aviation regulator to move forward with approvals for Gulfstream jets after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and other retaliatory actions against the country.

“I think we’ve resolved the issues with Canada,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters Tuesday following a lawmaker briefing in Washington about air traffic control modernization. He said his understanding is that Transport Canada will announce certifications of the Gulfstream aircraft this week.

Transport Canada said in an emailed statement that it “continues to work with Gulfstream and the FAA on the certification of their ...