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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after public spat over approval delay

Transport Canada has certified General Dynamics Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document. The approvals follow a public spat in which U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Canadian regulator for taking too long to grant clearance.

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Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump trade threat

aviationnews.eu • Jeroen Vogelaar

Transport Canada Approves Gulfstream G500 and G600 After Long Certification Delay

Also: CBC and theglobeandmail.com

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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

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Brazil's airline Azul exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

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By Flying Magazine: NTSB report says vlogger TNFlygirl crashed high-performance airplane due to a lack of experience and skill.

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DOT Watchdog: FAA Staffing and Planning Gaps Weakened Oversight of United Airlines Maintenance

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Audit Finds FAA Maintenance Oversight Gaps Tied to Staffing Shortfalls

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Supreme Court Ruling Disrupts White House Tariff Policy, Creating Supply-Chain Uncertainty for Aerospace

By AINonline: Aerospace industry has grappled with tariffs and their unpredictability.

Also: Aviation Week

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

White House Threats Over Gulfstream Certificates Spur Push for Certification and Validation Reforms

By AINonline: White House threats over Gulfstream certificates highlight long-standing issue, leaders say.

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after public spat over approval delay

Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump trade threat

Transport Canada Approves Gulfstream G500 and G600 After Long Certification Delay

Transportation Secretary to Brief Congress on Temporary El Paso Airspace Shutdown

Brazil's airline Azul exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

Watchdog: FAA Lacks Resources to Adequately Oversee United Airlines’ Maintenance, Leaving Safety Risks

DOT Watchdog: FAA Staffing and Planning Gaps Weakened Oversight of United Airlines Maintenance

Audit Finds FAA Maintenance Oversight Gaps Tied to Staffing Shortfalls

Supreme Court Ruling Disrupts White House Tariff Policy, Creating Supply-Chain Uncertainty for Aerospace

Boeing-backed Wisk’s Gen 6 First Flight Underscores Push for Autonomous eVTOL Operations

White House Threats Over Gulfstream Certificates Spur Push for Certification and Validation Reforms

Brazil's airline Azul exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

Transportation Secretary to Brief Congress on Temporary El Paso Airspace Shutdown

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

Transport Canada has certified Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets, document says

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