Harrier Jump Jet II Plus configuration) was delivered in December 2003, ending the Harrier production line. The Harrier Jump Jet, capable of taking off vertically, can only do so at less than its maximum loaded weight. In most cases, a short take off is performed, using forward speed to achieve aerodynamic lift, which uses fuel more economically than a vertical take off. On aircraft carriers, a ski-jump ramp is employed at the bow of the carrier to assist the aircraft in becoming airborne. Landings are typically performed very differently. Although a conventional landing is possible, the range of speeds at which this can
Jet Republic kind of customers we cater for will be continuing to run their businesses around Europe and could find themselves wanting to use private jets as the main airlines cut routes and services.” However, on August 20, 2009, Bombardier announced that the contract had been terminated for the entire quantity of aircraft. No reason for the termination was made public at that time. Jet Republic's private jet club did offer members two programmes: share ownership and the private jet card. The Financial Times reported that Jet Republic intends to differentiate its offering by “flying the aircraft with a flight attendant as