FAA Says Canada Will Soon Certify Delayed Gulfstream Jets

The Gulfstream G800 aircraft is on display at the National Business Aviation Association convention and exhibition in Orlando on Oct. 17, 2022. Gregg Newton/ReutersThe head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Feb. 10 that he expects Canada to move ahead with certifying several U.S.-made Gulfstream business jets that have faced years of delay, potentially resolving a dispute that escalated into a public trade confrontation between Washington and Ottawa.“I think we’ve resolved the issues with Canada,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters on Capitol Hill following meetings with lawmakers. “My understanding is Transport Canada will announce the Gulfstream certifications that have been delayed for years.”