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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.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

Bloomberg

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

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

AINonline

Supreme Court curbs emergency-tariff authority; aerospace and defence face renewed uncertainty

2026-02-20T11:20:24.984078-08:00

AINonline

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

2026-02-20T10:10:44.817915-08:00

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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.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

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

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Supreme Court curbs emergency-tariff authority; aerospace and defence face renewed uncertainty The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, and the administration immediately pledged to pursue new duties through alternative legal routes. The decision reintroduces doubt over whether aerospace and defence firms — and their global supply chains — will be exempt or hit with fresh levies.

2026-02-20T11:20:24.984078-08:00

Supreme Court curbs emergency-tariff authority; aerospace and defence face renewed uncertainty

Bloomberg

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DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance A U.S. Department of Transportation watchdog found FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover weakened the agency’s oversight of United Airlines’ maintenance practices, producing persistent gaps in air‑carrier maintenance oversight. The report says the FAA has begun corrective steps, but many shortcomings remain tied to resourcing and planning.

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

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

AINonline

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White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms White House threats to withhold or challenge certification for Gulfstream business jets have revived industry and regulator calls to reform aircraft type‑certification and validation processes, senior leaders say. The dispute has exposed long‑standing frictions in cross‑border validation and prompted proposals to tighten oversight and harmonize approvals.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.817915-08:00

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

DefenseNews.com

SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now The Air Force secretary nominee told lawmakers he has no settled view on the total number of F-35s the service should procure, but recommended continuing current purchases for now to preserve readiness, sustainment and industrial momentum while broader force-structure and budget decisions are resolved.

2026-02-20T07:01:07.304365-08:00

SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now

Reuters

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks New U.S. cybersecurity rules for defense contractors are prompting some small suppliers to exit or reconsider military work because compliance costs and program demands are rising. That retreat raises production and schedule risks just as the administration pressures primes to ramp output and broaden the supplier base.

2026-02-20T03:15:20.504819-08:00

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

SpaceWatch Global

European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence The European Commission, via its CWP 2026, unveiled the 'European Space Shield' — an action plan intended to reinforce EU member states' defense capabilities by coordinating space assets, resilience measures and cooperative procurement. The initiative signals a stepped-up EU role in space-based defence planning and capability development.

2026-02-20T02:13:45.611744-08:00

European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence

Leeham News

FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner Since August 2025, an FAA CFR 14 Part 25 development project has examined certification activities for a 200‑seat airliner, mapping program plans and the compliance steps required under Part 25. Leeham's analysis outlines the practical development tasks and regulatory milestones operators and OEMs will face.

2026-02-20T00:06:36.669355-08:00

FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner

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

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

Supreme Court curbs emergency-tariff authority; aerospace and defence face renewed uncertainty

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

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