U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that all Canadian-manufactured aircraft are “decertified” for U.S. operation and warned of a 50 percent tariff on future imports, accusing Ottawa of blocking certification of Gulfstream business jets. The surprise announcement—made in a Truth Social post early 30 January—directly targets Bombardier’s Global Express family and could ground nearly 2,700 Canadian-built planes registered in the United States. (washingtonpost.com)
The Federal Aviation Administration has not issued any grounding order, and Transport Canada notes that multiple Gulfstream models already enjoy Canadian type certification. Industry analysts say unilateral decertification would undermine long-standing bilateral air-worthiness agreements and disrupt regional airline networks that rely on Bombardier CRJ aircraft. (washingtonpost.com)
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Bombardier emphasised its 3,000-strong U.S. workforce and 2,800 American suppliers, warning the move would hurt jobs on both sides of the border. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers echoed that view, urging the White House to keep safety regulation independent of trade politics. (washingtonpost.com)
For corporate travel teams, the bigger risk is cascading schedules if regional jets are grounded or hit with unexpected tariffs that raise ticket prices. Companies operating corporate fleets of Bombardier Globals or Challengers into the U.S. should prepare contingency flight plans and consult counsel on potential duties. Mobility managers should also watch for Canadian retaliatory measures that could affect U.S.-based assignees. (washingtonpost.com)
The Federal Aviation Administration has not issued any grounding order, and Transport Canada notes that multiple Gulfstream models already enjoy Canadian type certification. Industry analysts say unilateral decertification would undermine long-standing bilateral air-worthiness agreements and disrupt regional airline networks that rely on Bombardier CRJ aircraft. (washingtonpost.com)
Bombardier emphasised its 3,000-strong U.S. workforce and 2,800 American suppliers, warning the move would hurt jobs on both sides of the border. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers echoed that view, urging the White House to keep safety regulation independent of trade politics. (washingtonpost.com)
For corporate travel teams, the bigger risk is cascading schedules if regional jets are grounded or hit with unexpected tariffs that raise ticket prices. Companies operating corporate fleets of Bombardier Globals or Challengers into the U.S. should prepare contingency flight plans and consult counsel on potential duties. Mobility managers should also watch for Canadian retaliatory measures that could affect U.S.-based assignees. (washingtonpost.com)
Source: The Washington Post
