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Reuters

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

Transport Canada has granted type certification for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document, after President Donald Trump publicly criticized the delay and threatened to ground Canada-built aircraft in the U.S. and impose tariffs unless regulators approved the models.

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2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00
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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

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

By Bloomberg: The US Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of United Airlines Holdings Inc.’s maintenance practices suffers from a lack of resources, meaning some safety risks remain, a government watchdog said.

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2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00
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Reuters

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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2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00