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Key Reasons for Delayed Certification:

Fuel-Icing Safety Concerns: Reports suggest that the FAA granted exemptions for fuel-icing issues in new Gulfstream models that Canadian authorities, Transport Canada (TCCA), do not accept. These issues pose risks, particularly at high altitudes, which Canada takes seriously.

Increased Scrutiny Post-737 MAX: Following the Boeing 737 MAX crisis, foreign regulators like Transport Canada are less likely to automatically mirror FAA certifications and are conducting more independent reviews.

Safety vs. Trade Dispute: The certification delays are regarded as a technical safety issue by aviation experts, despite being labeled as a trade issue by some.

Alternative Certification Standards: Transport Canada has its own rigorous processes and has not yet certified the specific, newer Gulfstream variants mentioned.