Last night, President Trump took to social media to ban all aircraft produced in Canada from operating in the United States… or at least that’s how it was written. I want to provide an update, because within hours, White House officials have claimed this isn’t quite as bad as Trump made it sound, even if it still makes absolutely no sense.
In this post:
Trump bans Bombardier and other aircraft on Truth Social
On the evening of Thursday, January 29, 2026, Trump took to his own Truth Social platform to write the following:
Based on the fact that Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets, one of the greatest, most technologically advanced airplanes ever made, we are hereby decertifying their Bombardier Global Expresses, and all Aircraft made in Canada, until such time as Gulfstream, a Great American Company, is fully certified, as it should have been many years ago. Further, Canada is effectively prohibiting the sale of Gulfstream products in Canada through this very same certification process. If, for any reason, this situation is not immediately corrected, I am going to charge Canada a 50% Tariff on any and all Aircraft sold into the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
According to Trump’s claims:
- “All aircraft made in Canada” have been “decertified”
- If Canada doesn’t immediately certify all Gulfstream aircraft, Trump will add a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft sold to the United States
For context, there are over 5,000 aircraft operating in the United States that were produced in Canada, including most Bombardier aircraft, plus select Airbus aircraft. The Bombardier aircraft doesn’t just include Global Express private jets, but also commercial aircraft, like the CRJ-200, CRJ-700, and CRJ-900.
Obviously if this were all true, it would have massive implications for airlines, since hundreds of regional jets would suddenly be grounded, and no longer certified.
White House walks back threats, and this makes no sense
Despite Trump’s claims that all aircraft produced in Canada are decertified, that’s not actually what he meant, apparently. A White House official has confirmed that this only applies to newly produced aircraft going forward.
None of this makes any sense:
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversees aircraft certification, and an aircraft is only supposed to lose certification if it’s due to a safety related issue; aircraft certification is not supposed to be a political pawn or a trade bargaining chip
- Certification applies to specific aircraft types, so it’s not based on whether a plane is newly delivered or not, which is why this kind of implementation defies logic
- Is it too much to ask that if the president does something that literally could impact millions of people, it’s actually thought about carefully, and published through official channels, rather than random, inaccurate ramblings that then have to be walked back?
It’ll be interesting to see if there’s actually any sort of enforcement mechanism for “decertifying” aircraft going forward. I mean, a few weeks back, Trump claimed he was capping credit card interest rates at 10%, and that any company not following this rule would be “in violation of the law.” Well, the major credit card companies still have interest rates of over 10%, and I haven’t seen the government take any action, so…
For those curious about the Gulfstream certification issues that Trump is referencing, what’s the backstory there? Different regulators all need to certify aircraft in order for them to operate in those countries. Indeed, the FAA has certified some new Gulfstream aircraft, while Canada hasn’t.
The thing is, we don’t actually know the details of why the certification is taking so long. There are a few things to keep in mind:
- Foreign regulators have less faith in FAA certification than in the past, given the Boeing 737 MAX fiasco; so while they might have followed the United States’ lead more in the past, that’s no longer the case
- While details of certification delays aren’t published publicly, it’s my understanding that this at least partly involves the deicing system on some new Gulfstream aircraft; so while the FAA has granted an exemption for this issue, Canadian authorities are taking more time in making a decision
- There’s an irony to the United States administration complaining about other countries certifying things related to aircraft too slowly, when you consider that the FAA is literally taking years to certify many new airplane seats, as Delta and Lufthansa can attest to
Bottom line
President Trump claims he has “decertified” all aircraft produced in Canada. If that were to be taken at face value, when we would expect mass cancelations at American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.
However, within hours, the White House clarified that only newly delivered aircraft are “decertified.” Now, that’s not actually how aircraft certification is supposed to work, since that’s only supposed to be messed with for safety reasons, and it would apply to new and existing aircraft.
But hey, here we are, and what can really be said anymore? Well, other than… THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS POST!
Trump is an absolute moron and must be impeached and executed now.
He's increasingly cray-cray, worse by the day.
Trump and well thought out…
You can only use this in one sentence with a negation
Who said that this was not a political website?
I hope he dies tonight.
This is Carney’s fault for his hateful speech in Davotes, Switzerland. He never shows any respect to President Trump. Always trying to undermine the President and America. So Canada truly deserves it. Hope we boycott them back.
Literally Hank- you are so ignorant
That Orange Pustule doesn’t deserve ANY respect. The entire world hates his, except for the moronic MAGATS here.
That sounds just about right
You get the respect you earn.
Why should anybody show respect for Trump? He is a sociopathic narcissist who routinely ignores the Constitution and engages in retribution such as being discussed in this column.
I think that would make your president stupid and petty. Pretty much on brand.
Wait . The DHS poser Noem already received her 2 gulfsteam 700? Or is this a partial reprimand for being for incompetence. He is exactly that petty.
People should start ignoring anything that this idiotic demented psychotic liar says.
@Ben --> "Trump bans Bombardier and other [Canadian] aircraft on Truth Social." Fine. Let him. Henceforth all Bombardier and other [Canadian] aircraft will be banned from Truth Social...who gives a flying f***?
As for decertifying Bombardier and all other Canadian aircraft, as @All Due Respect has already pointed out, it don't work like that. Now, if someone would only explain that to POTUS in simple words that he can understand before he sends the 101st...
@Ben --> "Trump bans Bombardier and other [Canadian] aircraft on Truth Social." Fine. Let him. Henceforth all Bombardier and other [Canadian] aircraft will be banned from Truth Social...who gives a flying f***?
As for decertifying Bombardier and all other Canadian aircraft, as @All Due Respect has already pointed out, it don't work like that. Now, if someone would only explain that to POTUS in simple words that he can understand before he sends the 101st Airborne to invade Doval, Quebec and seize the factory....
@Ben --> "Trump bans Bombardier and other [Canadian] aircraft on Truth Social." Fine. Let him. Henceforth no Bombardier and other [Canadian] aircraft will be banned from Truth Social...who gives a flying f***?
As for decertifying Bombardier and all other Canadian aircraft, as @All Due Respect has already pointed out, it don't work like that. Now, if someone would only explain that to POTUS in simple words that he can understand before he sends the 101st...
@Ben --> "Trump bans Bombardier and other [Canadian] aircraft on Truth Social." Fine. Let him. Henceforth no Bombardier and other [Canadian] aircraft will be banned from Truth Social...who gives a flying f***?
As for decertifying Bombardier and all other Canadian aircraft, as @All Due Respect has already pointed out, it don't work like that. Now, if someone would only explain that to POTUS in simple words that he can understand before he sends the 101st Airborne to invade Doval, Quebec and seize the factory....
I have dual citizenship - American and Canadian, but more importantly I have personal experience with imbecilic bureaucratic Canadian authorities. Many years ago when I lived in Canada a colleague and I applied for and received exclusive national distribution rights for a globally car brand - Lotus. It was certified for sale in all 50 US states and in numerous countries around the world including England where it was produced. We hired the lawyer who...
I have dual citizenship - American and Canadian, but more importantly I have personal experience with imbecilic bureaucratic Canadian authorities. Many years ago when I lived in Canada a colleague and I applied for and received exclusive national distribution rights for a globally car brand - Lotus. It was certified for sale in all 50 US states and in numerous countries around the world including England where it was produced. We hired the lawyer who was the gold standard in helping auto manufacturers get Canadian certification. After numerous attempts we were told that we would have to make several very expensive and impossible changes that none one single other country required - including the United States. Anyone owning a Lotus Elyse could drive across the border and around anywhere in Canada but we cold not sell the cars here. Effectively the Canadian government prevented the establishment of a business that would employ numerous Canadians in warehousing, distribution, sales and service. It was then that I said enough and moved to the USA. I am not claiming that things are perfect here but certainly not as anti-business as they are in Canada.
Trump is strengthening everything about the USA. He is doing such a great job of making America great again. I am so glad to see him support aviation in this country and in such a powerful way! He really does excel at the art of the deal!
Good paying jobs for American Citizens and authorized resident people displaying loyalty and allegiance to our American heritage as well as our Jude-Christian none sharia sympathetic American laws is the way to go. Everyone bye bye.
Coming to the US illegally and not assimilating is not showing respect… so i support Trump 100%
According to Leviticus, I would have to be stoned to death for who I love. And I'd be joined by those who eat pork or lobster, wear cotton-poly blend, or shave sideburns. Some Judeo-Christian law there, huh?
Protest in Iran with who you love… perhaps the building you are about to be tossed off to your death by the regime will liberated just before it happens.
Adultery and more is brutal isn’t it. You are so lucky you are in America where Judeo Christian values of life are respected.
Where do you think Big Mo, piss ve upon him, got his ideas from? Sharia is Leviticus on steroids. And you would absolutely love the opportunity to defenestrate me and my fellow LGBTQ+es. That's why you want Judeo-Christian law. Ignore tge fact that Jesus said nothing about us.
Idiot.
I can't tell if that is sarcastic or not. I can only hope that your post is, as no one could possibly believe that.
This is excellent. If the Canadians want to play a game, I guarantee the US will win that game, every time. Canada is like a mosquito at night: super annoying and think they won’t get squished. They can’t play in the big leagues. Like the annoying cousin that you have to put up with at the holidays.
Sounds like you’ve bought into Trump’s Canada is the enemy nonsense.
I think that the correct response by airlines should be to immediately cancel all flights operated with Canadian aircraft, ground them, and say "OK boss!"
Then they can let the 28 Republican members of Congress who could stop all of this by voting with the American people over the President decide.
Third world countries are more stable than the US. This is ridiculous.
Needs a diaper change asap
From a factual standpoint, I believe each individual aircraft still comes with a certificate of airworthiness, that essentially confirms it conforms with the type design certificate.
FAA could likely refuse to for its authorisation to be included in CoA going forward.
Tomorrow it will Airbus.
Yes, I hope so. Those French planes are probably as reliable as Citron or Renault automobiles, also French made!!!
Hahahah!
Well, this is the same guy who declassified documents just by thinking about it, so clearly it's within his power to decertify aircraft by tweeting about it.
Rumour Control is buzzing about the nationalisation of Adolf Chump’s, UK golf courses. Some are saying that they are to be turned into camp sites for illegal immigrants.
There's rumors buzzing that the Ukranian rentboy gang that attacked the Prime Ministers home and car, were motivated by some personal dispute. Seems like conspiracy nonsense of course
99 Luft Stanzas - you have an amazing capacity to even relay factual things in a manner that is hilariously unhinged. So much so, in fact, that I'm convinced this is performance art.
What about bush-fire preventing aircrafts. That season can't be cancellde by a Village villain with dementia.
This is blatant click-mongering. Do better, Ben.
Naw, support the blog! Clickity click!
Yes, Ben.
You'd better, Aero. I'm watchin!
Sleepy Joe at least had decent advisors and a competent cabinet. This administration is filled with mostly community college educated yes men/women. And that's not the worst of it - some of them along with the leader himself are out-and-out racists.
I love that Diaper Don calls Joe Biden Sleepy Jow. Don, a man who routinely loses track of his own points while making them, wanders off into the background during events, sometimes needs other heads of state to guide him toward the right door, and routinely falls asleep during important meetings and events (despite his alleged adderall habit), and sometimes blasts out 60 deranged social media posts in as many minutes.
Simple explanation - Trump is r*tarded and is bankrupting the US as fast as he's bankrupted every company he's touched.
@justjohn: Except that he's also fleecing it for his personal gain, like he did his companies.
Chaps, the U.S. is not the only country suffering from ineffective government. Truth be known and this will go down like a lead balloon …. Isreal is currently the only country which values its citizens. With the only government will to fight for their survival.
Aero… by ‘value’ do you mean by forcing judicial reforms that basically enable Bibi to get away with corruption and for he and his hardliners to rule for life?
1990/Ben, do read my post again and tell me what you do not understand about my words: “Isreal is currently the only country which values its citizens”. You have obviously jumped to your own conclusions to suit your political agenda, yes?
So, you’re in-favor of elections? Seems about time. Let the people decide.
I know this blog is supposed to be apolitical, but when the holy heck is this insanity gonna end? My North Star is 11/3/2026 = mid-term election date. I love my country, but so ashamed for my fellow Americans that this clown got elected.
Can't wait for TACO Tuesday.
Ben' revenue model today: Creditcard refferals? No, milking the collective psychosis of 'medical cannabis induced schizophrenia' libtards. Just like an Indian callcenter scam capitalizing on elderly confusion
lol, trust me 69 …. their is absolutely nothing wrong with being both elderly and confused, anyone can call you names, however, one couldn’t care less …. Xxxx
MAGA :)
Burned any crosses today on the yard of a POC or gay family? Just curious.
I love how you guys don't even try to defend Trump's demented actions anymore, it's just hurrr durrr libtard hurrr durrr when anyone points out that the emperor has no clothes.
BigT, as it is not my president, like many, I only see him through the eyes of my family members who live stateside, the world media and those who post herein. Wherever one looks throughout the world, for a notable statesman, one only draws a blank.
Thats a problem for Airbus also since one of its A220 factories its in Canada.
We Albertans will soon be Americans anyway.
If you Albertans, are acting at all like the Scott’s, then trust me the other Canadian provinces (like the English) will be glad to see the back of you Jack.
Who are the "Scotts"?
First, no Jack, you won't.
Second, legend for the name.
Elect a senile pedophile and *shocked Pikachu face* when he does something else stupid. And the only defense is there are safeguards and hurdles to keep his whims from blowing up the country that quickly. Pathetic.
Good morning.
To our non-US readers, I hope you're enjoying the show!
And to our US readers, good luck with the show!
Cheers and all the best
Mike
Cheers to you, too, Dr. Mike!
We, Venezuelans are more than enjoying the show! and no doubt more Republican than ever!
If Trump can decertify airplanes from one day to the next, he should also be able to certify new models w/in a day, that is, 24 h.
Boeing must be very happy: 777X and 737 MAX 10, here they come. Cleared for take-off tomorrow....
What could possibly go wrong! We really are becoming Russia day-by-day, aren't we? Aeroflop.
Yes Ben, whatever you say Ben.
Finally, some obedience!
No we’ve past Russia, we’re heading towards North Korean territory.
Haha, my thoughts exactly
“Based on the fact that the FAA has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Boeing 777X and the 737-7/-10, some of the greatest, most technologically advanced airplanes ever made, we will immediately decertify the FAA.”
Because he is a functionally, illiterate buffoon.
*baboon
Don’t you dare call Adolf Chump a baboon, that is against the animal rights laws of the universe don’t you know!
I presume all the decertified planes have already been paid for so only US businesses and consumers will pay. Like tariffs..
Honestly, the CRJ needs to go, anyway. Embraer E2 are far better as a220s for regional.
--O.G. 1990
See, broken clock right twice a day. Orange man not always bad. LOL.
Embraer E2 can't operates as regional aircraft in the US due to the scope clause
Since when have laws, rules, or norms stopped anyone in this administration? They just snuck in exemptions for military helicopters in the defense spending bill, even after everyone agreed it’s ludicrous following that midair in DC a year ago.
First sleepy Joe and now Adolf Frump …. only possible in America …. did thinking people actually vote for these incompetent individuals?
Nice 'both sides-ism' you got there... clearly, not the same.
Ok! I’ll bite, do tell me which POTUS, this century will be remembered for being a World Class Leader?
Mr. Barack Hussein Obama. Product of the University of Chicago, like me, and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
True, a possible candidate ORD.
ChatGPT sums Obama, thus ….
“In recent surveys of historians and presidential scholars, Barack Obama typically ranks in the upper third of U.S. presidents — most often around 10th–15th place overall”.
Will the United CEO immediately ground all his Bombardier aircraft?
Based on the fact that the United States has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Allegris Business Class Seat on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, we hereby announce our intention to decertify all aircraft manufactured in the United States, including those produced by Boeing, Cessna, McDonnell Douglas, and the L-1011, as well as all aircraft made in Venezuela. This refusal to certify effectively blocks fair market access through an unjust certification process. Unless this...
Based on the fact that the United States has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Allegris Business Class Seat on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, we hereby announce our intention to decertify all aircraft manufactured in the United States, including those produced by Boeing, Cessna, McDonnell Douglas, and the L-1011, as well as all aircraft made in Venezuela. This refusal to certify effectively blocks fair market access through an unjust certification process. Unless this matter is immediately and fully corrected, these decertifications will remain in force. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
CHANCELLOR FRIEDRICH MERZ
CHANCELLOR AND CEO OF THE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
All because Carney got a standing ovation at Davos and Trump didn’t.
^this (probably)
If put into effect, this will have an adverse effect on the flying public and the airlines. A sure-fire way into the hearts of voters.
This has no bearing on anything until the FAA issues a directive. I’m sure this’ll TACO in the next 24-48 hours.
Yup. He'll announce some grand concession that the Canadians have made (which will either be something they were already planning on doing or will be invented by Stephen Miller) and declare victory when in fact he will have backed off once again. It's TACO time!
And it’s not even Tuesday.
To put it into words of one syllable so that the proletariat can understand …..
Drivel posts rule this blog!
Drivel is two syllables, you mong.
Technically so, however, as the second syllable is so soft (Just like you Ron?) it is universally understood to be a single syllable word.
Perhaps if you elect to improperly pronounce akin to “drool” - relevant to the metaphorical and physical ooze perpetually seeping from Mango Mussolini’s lips - you’d be correct in a general sense and still thoroughly wrong in a technical sense. Drivel contains two distinct vowel sounds, i and e, hence two syllables. DRIV-el, not… drvl or whatever you’re claiming.
Fortunately despite my ‘proletariat’ status I have managed to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Says a Diamond member of this blog.
Does anyone care about fake-status on this, or any blog? Like Reddit flare. Meanwhile, real status on the airlines and at hotels as been devalued so often that even it hardly matters anymore, so, why would OMAAT status mean anything... (sorry, Bed.)
The only people who care about “Status” and bend over backwards to obtain it, are those who think that it is a status symbol. Those who obtain ‘status’ naturally do not have to seek it out, pay for it, or, talk about it, look down upon the status chasers.
"Like, does anyone find this behavior to be normal?" Umm no but where have you been? We have been around the bend for quite awhile now with this administration.
…. and would anyone in their right mind take the head numpty home to meet their mother?
This could be a headline from The Onion.
"Trump wins second term" could be a headline from The Onion.
This blogger is nothing but an attack add against our President.
LOL Donnie Diaper shits himself, somebody writes about it, it's an attack. Sad.
Yes. Even if the President has completely lost his freaking mind, he is still the President and can do whatever he wants.
Malc - do you genuinely understand the powers of the presidency to be, "can do whatever he wants"?
Read the Scotus ruling? Yes he can do whatever he wants. If he wants to kill you he can do it.
@All Due Respect, I was mocking the sentiments of the person I was replying to.
Fair fair, cheers. Ought to have spotted that, Malc
He’s a dictator and deserving of any attack. Anyone who supports him is a fascist and a c..
If real news feels like a personal attack on your president, the problem isn’t the news.
He has turned a once somewhat respected country into a global punchline.
Not my president. I didn't vote for him, all three times.
he's just doing random crazy shit to distract from the epstein files and the fact that he's swiftly slumping towards the day that he shits himself to perdition
He is an idiot. When will his cult members wake up?
Never. It's extremely difficult to deprogram those brainwashed by a cult.
Because they are idiots, too.
The funniest thing is - Canada is a major 737 MAX 8 customer. Their major airlines - Air Canada, WestJet, Flair - all fly the type. Do you really need to risk losing these customers to Airbus over a handful of private jets?
Air Canada and WestJet are 787 Dreamliner customers too. Air Canada flies both the 787-8 and 787-9. They also have the 787-10 on order. WestJet flies the 787-9.
"I am going to charge Canada a 50% Tariff on any and all Aircraft sold into the United States of America. "
Once again, Trump attempts to punish a foreign country by threatening to raise taxes on American citizens.
He really doesn't like America or Americans. Except for extremely wealthy ones, who can easily weather whatever tax increases he poops out.
This President is in dire need of medical help. I am not looking for any common sense here anymore.
I find it fascinating watching as our glorious most worshipful dear leader (S/) succumbs to Alzheimers in real time as our former allies watch in disbelief. Hopefully there is someone in his administration is sane enough to hide the codes to our nuclear arsenal. Better keep it away from Nazi wannabe Stephen Miller as well.
What is a "Canadian engine"?
Final assembly in a plant located in Canada?
Parts and component subassemblies manufactured in Canada from worldwide parts?
All parts, subassemblies and final assembly all done in a building located in Canada (no such thing)?
If I was Canada, I woud take my time to certify as well. Given the FAA waved through some doozies in the USA without properly checking (737 Max anyone?), I wouldn’t be putting a lot of trust in any FAA certification, and would want to investigate from the ground up. Which takes a lot of time. Interesting point re Canadian engines though…hee hee
He's a moron and it's ridiculous that Americans elected him again.
Can the US and the World really survive 3 more years of this insanity? It appears the mental decline is accelerating at a rapid rate.
You are so right… the lefties are really losing their marbles. WE will pray for those with TDS to get well soon.
Simping for Stephen Miller and his meat puppet Donny T is so humiliating
Trump could literally pull his pants down, shit all over the stage, and then start eating it and you guys would talk about how this was a "brilliant move that will MELT the leftists minds!"
I bet you had no hostility to Canada whatsoever when you voted in the last Presidential election. Beating up on Canada never occurred to you until this President blew his whistle.
Now you were always in favour of it LOL.
It's clinical idiocy. Trump may regard Canada, Carney, Ford anyhow he wishes. But the best interests of the USA are that the positive relations, connections, integration with neighboring nations (Canada, Mexico) should always be the priority - this is much better for the US security and predictability. You don't break them over some small stuff like milk or a few private jets.
Hopefully his successors will understand this and will be willing to invest...
It's clinical idiocy. Trump may regard Canada, Carney, Ford anyhow he wishes. But the best interests of the USA are that the positive relations, connections, integration with neighboring nations (Canada, Mexico) should always be the priority - this is much better for the US security and predictability. You don't break them over some small stuff like milk or a few private jets.
Hopefully his successors will understand this and will be willing to invest effort to undo the damages caused by this "elephant in the glass shop" politics.
TDS is an accurate descriptor for the 1% or so of people who think Donald Trump is a reasonable, well-read, thoughtful, law-abiding citizen who is looking out for the best interests of the average American.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION ON THIS MATTER!
If brevity is the soul of wit, this is the best comment on this post.
Wouldn't that apply to all the comments that people *refrained* from posting?
And the certification of MAX aircrafts are going well??
Wouldn't dare step foot in one, telling all family members the same if they want to arrive at their next destination.
Right, because at least 0.00000000001% of flights by MAX aircrafts have incidents.
Free idea to the entrepreneurs here. In 2029, create a "Trump Boner of the Day" calendar. For 29 Jan 2029, it will read, "on this day in 2026 Trump 'decertified' all Candian-made jets."
How is this a post?
it's the latest installment of TDS
Inventing a nonexistent syndrome doesn't make you or Stephen Miller's meat puppet Donny T immune from criticism. But you MAGA lot sure do love to call facts "fake news", critics "deranged", and accountability "persecution" because you are all sad little snowflakes who just can't handle the truth.
Tim you're also part of the TDS problem.
You're the Tim Dunn Syndrome.
He is the only president that stops Americans from getting bullied from Canada, Mexico and Europe.
You missed a spot - keep licking those boots!
Geez man. Who in Mexico or Canada was bullying you?
ok you made my day but my plus one had to stop me from laughing myself to death?.
Oh we are bullying and are outpacing you lot more than ever.
Swiss exports to the U.S. are at a record high, the franc’s up 20% while your dollar’s been having a wobble... as the wealthiest population on the planet, we are getting richer by the minute.... courtesy of your president’s economic masterclass.
Meanwhile, you can barely scrape together the change for a Rolex. Awkward.
As a person that’s been in aviation for 29 years believe me those planes will fly just like they did yesterday or five years ago. Because to cut a bunch of regional airlines and to layoff thousands upon thousands of aviation professionals will never happen it would be the complete bottom amount of his presidency. He’s doing it as a leverage to certify planes in the Canada market from the American market because Canadian FAA...
As a person that’s been in aviation for 29 years believe me those planes will fly just like they did yesterday or five years ago. Because to cut a bunch of regional airlines and to layoff thousands upon thousands of aviation professionals will never happen it would be the complete bottom amount of his presidency. He’s doing it as a leverage to certify planes in the Canada market from the American market because Canadian FAA procedures are way different than American FAA procedures. Trust me it’ll be business as usual and those planes will fly. Nobody has anything to worry about. I stake my 29 year career on it.
Maga is humanity’s septic tank and its Godhead is a senile pervert.
You should have done us all a favor and not even posted this nonsense.
To all of our Debbie Downers on here … stop ruining the accountants wet dreams at B6 F9 and NK.
You got to admit this is pretty amusing, and really only benefits CRampJet passengers if people try to rebook from them tomorrow. I mean think how uncomfortably tight those Barbie jets things are in coach as two people are basically squeezed into one seat. Maybe an airworthiness issue has been found after the Bangor Crash…...
To all of our Debbie Downers on here … stop ruining the accountants wet dreams at B6 F9 and NK.
You got to admit this is pretty amusing, and really only benefits CRampJet passengers if people try to rebook from them tomorrow. I mean think how uncomfortably tight those Barbie jets things are in coach as two people are basically squeezed into one seat. Maybe an airworthiness issue has been found after the Bangor Crash… that is letting President Trump go with this. Just one more thing to think about, before 12:01 rolls around.
So, a few things:
1) he can't decertify aircraft
2) it IS true that Canada withheld certification of newer Gulfstreams, which means that they cannot be registered or operated in Canada. Thus....benefitting....Bombardier. Funny that....kinda trade barrier
3) as usual, Trump is right on identifying the problem. perhaps the noise this generates could get the Canucks' attention.
On your #2: I have no expertise in this area, but I do wonder: are we sure certification was "witheld" as you said, or is it also possible that Canada's certification process is, like most GovCan processes, embarrassingly slow?
On your #3: "right on identifying the problem" is only true if it's been established that the certification was "witheld", not just stupid slow bureaucracy. Are other aircraft certified more quickly? "Witheld" has a specific meaning....
On your #2: I have no expertise in this area, but I do wonder: are we sure certification was "witheld" as you said, or is it also possible that Canada's certification process is, like most GovCan processes, embarrassingly slow?
On your #3: "right on identifying the problem" is only true if it's been established that the certification was "witheld", not just stupid slow bureaucracy. Are other aircraft certified more quickly? "Witheld" has a specific meaning. I'm just asking.
Stupid slow bureaucracy are also a way to apply trade barriers.
It's widely acknowledged (including by Transport Canada today) that they have not certified G500/600/700/800. These are being slowed even though EASA and FAA have certified them for a while. All other aircraft did not face the same scrutiny. One of those cases where "I can't prove it, but you're just protecting Bombardier, aren't you?").
Fun fact: The head of the FAA has yet to divest of his Republic Airways stock. Republic is a 100% Embraer operator.
No.
POTUS cannot decertify aircraft by social media post. That's not how laws work.
Aircraft certification is controlled by the FAA under federal statute. It requires formal rulemaking, technical standards, safety justification, and compliance with bilateral aviation agreements. You can't revoke certifications because you're cross with Canada about Gulfstreams.
This is either an empty threat (TACO!) or constitutional illiteracy dressed up as dealmaking. The FAA hasn't grounded these planes. Airlines are still flying them. Nothing...
No.
POTUS cannot decertify aircraft by social media post. That's not how laws work.
Aircraft certification is controlled by the FAA under federal statute. It requires formal rulemaking, technical standards, safety justification, and compliance with bilateral aviation agreements. You can't revoke certifications because you're cross with Canada about Gulfstreams.
This is either an empty threat (TACO!) or constitutional illiteracy dressed up as dealmaking. The FAA hasn't grounded these planes. Airlines are still flying them. Nothing has changed except the number of unserious proclamations cluttering Lie Social.
Canada has NOT certified the newer G600, G700, or G800. While inefficient compared to the US and Europe, this is not illegal. Also, G700 only recently received FAA certification (it was delayed repeatedly from an original 2022 target), and the G800 received U.S. certification in May 2025. Countries often certify aircraft on different timelines.
Another day, another moment of POTUS pretend governing by temper tantrum, packaged as strength for people who mistake noise for action.
So true!
Anonymous, militarized, federal forces committing extrajudicial killings is also "not how laws work", but here we are...
ICE isn't supposed to kill people as well - that's not how laws work.
But when will you realize that the law is irrelevant to Donald Trump and his administration?
It is my understanding Canada has not certified the new Gulfstream jets due to concerns about icing in the fuel system. FAA is aware of this also, but… granted a waiver. Given their recent track record on waivers… maybe Canada has their reasons.
Is he decertifying all Canadian engines? Like the ones on all the Gulfstream aircraft he mentioned, which actually do fly under Canadian registrations.
I realize that Mango Mussolini thinks due process is not a thing, but decertifying without due process is not a thing.
He's decertifying nothing. Just like when he "pardoned" Tina Peters and nothing happened. The emperor has no clothes.
Trump doesn't have any authority to "ground" aircraft.
Nor does Tim Dunn.
your rent is due in 2 days.
@Tim LOL
ICE also doesn't have the authority to kill people. Hasn't stopped them.
Why do you think Trump having the "authority" or not stops him?
Actually he does remember 9/11 everything was grounded. I was working on planes when the towers were hit, and everything was grounded. Worst aviation day ever, in two weeks we was flying again. If it’s national security or deemed that he can ground them. So just stating the facts not overstepping. I’ve got over 29 years fixing planes ✈️ in aviation just to let you know my experience.
Funny how some people rejoice at the prospect of new US carrier service to Venezuela orchestrated by the same person that is messing with Canada.
Alberta separationists have met with the US.
This is about Trump making Canada the 51st state one province at a time.
and anyone thinking that Canada snuggling up to China is good for anyone in the US has their head in the sand.
Aviation ALWAYS is a microcosm of the larger world.
Shut up.
I’ve been saying that I’ve seen people with deeper psychological issues than Tim, and with the correct medical treatment he could turn his condition around. But I was wrong. He’s far too gone.
Mark Carney is the most popular politician in the free world. Get a grip.
God your takes on geopolitics are somehow dumber than your takes on the aviation industry
and yet CNN reports that Alberta separationists did meet with US officials and that the US is not at all happy w/ Canadian trade talks w/ China.
Just because you can't understand the way the world works doesn't make what I say wrong.
And yet Idaho lawmakers have met with separationists in Oregon want to cede from the Beaver State. Big whoop.
Personally, I’m happy that tiny hands is pissed at Canada for cozying up to China. Bullies hate it when you go around them in search of a protector.
I serious hope bone spur Barney does this. Let him just tank the aviation industry and take the US economy with it. Let him drop credit interest...
And yet Idaho lawmakers have met with separationists in Oregon want to cede from the Beaver State. Big whoop.
Personally, I’m happy that tiny hands is pissed at Canada for cozying up to China. Bullies hate it when you go around them in search of a protector.
I serious hope bone spur Barney does this. Let him just tank the aviation industry and take the US economy with it. Let him drop credit interest rates to 10% and let the financial chaos ensue. Let him destroy the environment so all the rich people on the intracoastal in their multi-million dollar homes get to experience high tide…in their living rooms. Anything short of this and America will never learn its lesson.
let's see how far AC and WS' networks work w/ no support from Boeing.
In case you can't figure it out, Canada is a much smaller economy than the US and a large part of its wealth comes from oil which has no value if it is not exported to the US for processing.
Whether you grasp it or not, Trump picks battles he can win and Canada is in no position to acting like it is going to win.
this isn't about politics but pure reality.
"Win" what? You absolute numpty.
Your theory collapses on contact with facts.
Venezuela flights: AA's Caracas resumption follows standard DOT procedures, not presidential whim. Route applications were filed months ago under bilateral air agreements.
"51st state" fantasy: Alberta separatism polls at 25-30% provincially with zero constitutional mechanism for secession or U.S. annexation. Fringe movements aren't geostrategy.
China criticism: The U.S. conducts $575 billion in annual trade with China. Attacking Canada for Chinese engagement while maintaining massive bilateral trade is incoherent.
...Your theory collapses on contact with facts.
Venezuela flights: AA's Caracas resumption follows standard DOT procedures, not presidential whim. Route applications were filed months ago under bilateral air agreements.
"51st state" fantasy: Alberta separatism polls at 25-30% provincially with zero constitutional mechanism for secession or U.S. annexation. Fringe movements aren't geostrategy.
China criticism: The U.S. conducts $575 billion in annual trade with China. Attacking Canada for Chinese engagement while maintaining massive bilateral trade is incoherent.
Aviation as "microcosm": Aircraft certification exists to prevent crashes, not wage proxy wars. Safety regulation isn't geopolitical theatre.
This is paranoia packaged as analysis.
and you can't grasp that we aren't talking about reality but a confluence of fighting big boys that have WAY too much testosterone coursing thru their bodies - and brains?
I never said it was rational but I did say there are all kinds of factors going on.
but anything I write sets half the people here into a frenzy.
You really outta see somebody about those delusions of grandeur, Timmy
Exactly. I think that I figured it all out. His condition is not linked to Delta. It’s related to feel relevant and important. He must be so frustrated in life that he developed this condition in which he must convince himself that he is very successful and relevant. If you look close enough, he feels that DL’s success is linked to him. Only that would explain his obsession with who’s doing better than who. If...
Exactly. I think that I figured it all out. His condition is not linked to Delta. It’s related to feel relevant and important. He must be so frustrated in life that he developed this condition in which he must convince himself that he is very successful and relevant. If you look close enough, he feels that DL’s success is linked to him. Only that would explain his obsession with who’s doing better than who. If UA or AA or any other airline were in the position that DL is today, he would have the same obsession that he has with DL, bit with that airline. So whenever someone mentions DL or the close second (UA), his condition kicks in and he can’t control it. But I still think that he can turn it around with medical treatment and finally live a happier proper successful life. Right now, being a laughing stock in a travel blog seems to be his definition of success. I really feel bad for him.
I'm so angry I may not mail my bowling trophy to Agent Orange after all
Sounds like Canada better do what it needs to do and certify the Gulfstream and quickly!
If that doesn’t say buy American or at least open up your markets to buy American… I don;t know what does.
This could be entertainingly interesting! What to go Mr. President!
U S A
Thank you for your imbecilic comment...
Ask yourself this question and try to answer yourself honestly: If Obama or Biden had done this exact same thing would you have approved?
Impossible to say, as neither of them would ever have made such an idiotic statement.
Delta has 81 A220s
DL Connection has 196 CRJs
United Express has 157 CRJs
AA Eagle has 140 CRJs
How many flights will be cancelled tomorrow?
Hundreds? Thousands? This is SO irresponsible and only hurts the travelling American population!
Hey this will be excellent business for a whole lot of other U.S. based airlines if he does do this and it might need help the likes of Spirit, Frontier, and JetBlue…. So could this be a win? Thanks for the updated fleet counts.
B6 operates a fairly large fleet of Canadian made A220s.
If this were really a thing, the only winner will be WN which just has to wait for Boeing to certify the MAX 7
pick your poison
I want B6 to die in the most horrible way possible. This might be it.
Delta’s A220s are probably assembled in Mobile, Alabama. It’s the CRJs serving hub-to-small destinations especially in red states that are at risk of being grounded. 2 more years of this, at least
it's called leadership and finally putting americans first - i applaud this great president - take a breath and have another soy
ok you made my day but my plus one had to stop me from laughing myself to death
DL grounding CRJ flights as of 12:01am
False.
how did this happen?
millions of people filled with resentment and anger wanted someone to bring the country down to their level of unhappiness
in other bad news the US Dollar is crashing, making overseas travel much more expensive. People are going to be shocked when in the EU, Asia etc...
The Water Bombers we’re made in Canada
Good. About time America is respected on the world stage again. Play hardball. Love it.
You dont travel outside the US, do you?
Respect is the last thing that is being generated.
The vibe more like what you see in a suburban neighborhood when one family's alcohol or drug problem gets out of hand.
The rest of the neighborhood distances themselves.
Ralph, I just now read your comment here. Spot on.
Respect isn't generated by threatening to ground regional jets over certification timelines. That's not "playing hardball." That's mistaking chaos for strength.
The data shows the opposite of what Samuel claims is happening:
U.S. global standing in 2025:
- RepCore Nations: dropped 18 positions (30th to 48th)
- Canadian favorability: collapsed 33 points (52% to 19%)
- G7 positive perception: down 13 points (59% to 46%)
- Classification: "weak" reputation category
What...
Respect isn't generated by threatening to ground regional jets over certification timelines. That's not "playing hardball." That's mistaking chaos for strength.
The data shows the opposite of what Samuel claims is happening:
U.S. global standing in 2025:
- RepCore Nations: dropped 18 positions (30th to 48th)
- Canadian favorability: collapsed 33 points (52% to 19%)
- G7 positive perception: down 13 points (59% to 46%)
- Classification: "weak" reputation category
What respect requires:
- Predictable governance, treaty adherence, technical competence, alliance management. None of these are demonstrated by threatening aircraft decertification via social media without legal mechanism.
What Donny/Stephen's action produces:
- Allies hedging against U.S. reliability. Trading partners seeking alternative arrangements. International institutions functioning around American absence rather than with American leadership.
Belligerence is not authority. Countries aren't respecting the U.S. more. They're managing The US as an unstable actor, like dealing with coked out ape with a machete and handgun. That's the opposite of restored standing.
And a raving lunatic comment generates "respect" in what way?
It's a screen name, Michael
I think you are unclear on the concept of "respect". Hint: when everyone is either laughing at you or pitying your decline into dementia, neither are signs of respect.
DEPORT ALL CRJS!!! QUICK!!!
Just so everyone is clear, I think there are several different folks using the 1990 alias, including myself as my birth year. I'm a frequent reader and see a gent who usually uses this name commenting, but do want to separate myself from this kind of commentary!
Thanks all
one of you could always register the name...
Very easy way to solve that.
You're welcome to do as you wish, however, I was using it before you. Hope you're a fan of EU261.
--O.G. 1990
A True Loser!
The end of your post is everything. lol!
The guy is insane, he has dementia!
If this is a glimpse of the way things are going to be I am relieved that Iam 7 years from retirement, I just hope there is a world to enjoy my golden years on!
The dementia is real. It's time to use the 25th Amendment.
Unfortunately his post doesn't seem demented at all. He's quite lucid.
Don't excuse evil by pretending he's medically incapacitated.
Lot of red state voters gonna be stranded tomorrow.
are quebec-mfgr'd airbus frames banned too.
If this means never flying a CRJ200 again, well, maybe it’s not so bad…
Best comment lol!
Don't be so mean to the CRJ200. I have spent more time in the exit row window seat of a CRJ200 than any other seat on any other aircraft. Wonderfully cold in the winter with a whole extra inch of legroom vs. normal seats. Terminal C at CVG and terminal F at PHL were my second homes for all my CRJ connections.
Everyone who trash talk CRJ-200 has never flown ERJ-145.
I've flown both. They're both horrible. Yet the CRJ-200 takes pride of place at the top of my horrible list because of all the RJ flights I've taken out of ORD when Air Whiskey was still UA* and AA*.
lol
whatever
enjoy the ride, we're all strapped in anyways
Exactly this
Not sure who is losing their marbles more quickly, ol Bruised McPurplehands, or Lil Timmy D
DL has placed orders for a350-1000s, the finest aircraft ever to grace the skies, which will easily replace its CRJ fleet
A350-1000 landing in Thief River Falls, MN. Now that's a sight to see.
Just to confirm - Lil Timmy D refers to Wild Tim "Tom" "The Dunce" DoubleDeuce Delta?
Does every friggin post have to elicit an insult to Tim? Grow up and get him out of your head.
Again, I don't know him, don't defend his posts, but the snark responses to just about every post are more annoying than anything he's done.
He's been spamming the comments for years. He deserves it.
Dave -
Let me make something abundantly and crystal clear to you.
"Does every friggin post have to elicit an insult to Tim?"
The answer is YES!!!!!!! IT DOES NEED TO ELICIT AN INSULT TO TIM.
Appreciate your question, "David", better known as TIM DUMBASS DUNCE.