Trump Calls for Revocation of Bombardier Type Certificates [View all]

Source: Aviation International News

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the U.S. is revoking type certificates of all “Bombardier Global Expresses and all Aircraft made in Canada” until Gulfstream “is fully certified” by Transport Canada. Further, he has threatened 50% tariffs on any aircraft produced in Canada and sold in the U.S. if the situation is not “immediately corrected.”

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that Canada has steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream G500, G600, G700, and G800. “Canada is effectively prohibiting the sale of Gulfstream products in Canada through this very same process.”

In response, Bombardier said it has taken note of the post and is in contact with the Canadian government. “Thousands of private and civilian jets built in Canada fly in the U.S. every day,” the Montreal-based airframer said. “We hope this is quickly resolved to avoid a significant impact on air traffic and the flying public.”

Bombardier further pointed out that it employs more than 3,000 people in the U.S. across nine major facilities and has created thousands more jobs through 2,800 suppliers. “Our aircraft, facilities, and technicians are fully certified to FAA standards and renowned around the world. We are actively investing in expanding our U.S. operations, including a recent announcement in Fort Wayne, Indiana,” the company added.

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