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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after U.S. trade threats

Transport Canada has issued type certificates for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 business jets built by General Dynamics’ Gulfstream Aerospace, clearing the models for operation in Canada after months of delay and amid public pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened tariffs and grounding of Canada-made aircraft.

Wall Street Journal • Paul Vieira

Canada certifies Gulfstream business jets after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump trade threat

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Brazil's airline Azul exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

By Reuters: Brazilian airline Azul formally exited its bankruptcy proceedings in the United States on Friday, it said in a securities filing.

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

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US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance

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

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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.

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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

Transportation Secretary to Brief Congress on Temporary El Paso Airspace Shutdown

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Also: CNN

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

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

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

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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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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Iridium targets aviation comms overhaul as Certus nears safety clearance; Aireon advances space-based VHF

By Runway Girl: Iridium sees an opportunity to disrupt the aviation status quo as Certus service nears safety clearance and Aireon pursues space-based VHF.

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after U.S. trade threats

Canada certifies Gulfstream business jets after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump trade threat

Brazil's airline Azul exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

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

US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance

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

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

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'

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

Iridium targets aviation comms overhaul as Certus nears safety clearance; Aireon advances space-based VHF

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'

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