Transport Canada has officially validated the type certificates for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 business jets, according to documents dated February 15 and reported on February 20. The sign-off follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning last month that he would impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian-built Bombardier aircraft unless Canada approved the U.S.-made Gulfstream models. (investing.com)
The certification clears the way for Canadian operators—including charter companies and corporate flight departments—to add the long-range jets to their fleets without resorting to U.S. registrations. Aircraft brokers say at least six Canadian buyers had G500/G600 deliveries on hold pending approval, and that paperwork will now move swiftly at Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Registry.
Business-aviation planners eyeing new transborder or overseas missions should also ensure crews and passengers have the correct travel documents. VisaHQ’s Canadian portal (https://www.visahq.com/canada/) lets flight departments, assistants, and individual travelers arrange visas and electronic travel authorizations for more than 200 destinations in a single, secure dashboard—saving precious time when newly approved aircraft like the G500 and G600 extend nonstop reach.
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Ottawa’s delayed validation became a flash-point in a broader trade spat pitting Bombardier, Quebec’s cornerstone aerospace employer, against U.S. rivals. While safety regulators deny political influence, industry insiders note that validations for other business-jet types typically take less than 18 months; the Gulfstream file had languished for over three years.
The G700 and G800 remain uncertified over de-icing system queries, leaving some ultra-long-range customers in limbo. Transport Minister Pascale St-Onge’s office said talks with the Federal Aviation Administration are ongoing.
For mobility managers, the decision restores additional private-aviation lift at a time when scheduled carriers are cutting U.S. routes. Corporations relying on charter flights for executive moves between Canada and global hubs may benefit from new capacity and competitive rates as Canadian operators introduce the aircraft.
The certification clears the way for Canadian operators—including charter companies and corporate flight departments—to add the long-range jets to their fleets without resorting to U.S. registrations. Aircraft brokers say at least six Canadian buyers had G500/G600 deliveries on hold pending approval, and that paperwork will now move swiftly at Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Registry.
Business-aviation planners eyeing new transborder or overseas missions should also ensure crews and passengers have the correct travel documents. VisaHQ’s Canadian portal (https://www.visahq.com/canada/) lets flight departments, assistants, and individual travelers arrange visas and electronic travel authorizations for more than 200 destinations in a single, secure dashboard—saving precious time when newly approved aircraft like the G500 and G600 extend nonstop reach.
Ottawa’s delayed validation became a flash-point in a broader trade spat pitting Bombardier, Quebec’s cornerstone aerospace employer, against U.S. rivals. While safety regulators deny political influence, industry insiders note that validations for other business-jet types typically take less than 18 months; the Gulfstream file had languished for over three years.
The G700 and G800 remain uncertified over de-icing system queries, leaving some ultra-long-range customers in limbo. Transport Minister Pascale St-Onge’s office said talks with the Federal Aviation Administration are ongoing.
For mobility managers, the decision restores additional private-aviation lift at a time when scheduled carriers are cutting U.S. routes. Corporations relying on charter flights for executive moves between Canada and global hubs may benefit from new capacity and competitive rates as Canadian operators introduce the aircraft.
