Gulfstream

Gulfstream, a unit of General Dynamics, is a manufacturer of large-cabin business jets. The company has recently been in the news due to trade disputes between the United States and Canada. Specifically, the Canadian aviation regulator, Transport Canada, certified Gulfstream's GVIII-700 and GVIII-800 models after pressure from then-US President Donald Trump. This move was perceived as Canada 'backing down' to avoid potential tariffs or decertification threats against Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier. The certification allowed the White House to claim a win in its trade negotiations with Canada. The situation highlights the significant impact of political and trade tensions on the aviation industry and the strategic importance of aircraft certifications in international trade relations.