:Boeing 737 Max

Czech Republic-based carrier Travel Service has finalised its firm order with Boeing for three 737 Max 8s, which are valued at $301.5m at list prices.

The airline initially announced a commitment to acquire the 737 Max at the 2013 Paris Air Show in June.

This development brings the total number of orders to date for the 737 Max to 1,498 airliners.

Travel Service general director Roman Vik said: "The addition of the 737 MAX to Travel Service will enable our business to continue on this upward trajectory, bringing improved efficiencies to our fleet."

Boeing Commercial Airplanes European sales vice-president Todd Nelp said: "The unmatched economics of the 737 MAX, coupled with the Boeing Sky Interior, will ensure that Travel Service continues to stand out from the competition."

"The 737 Max will feature a redesigned tail cone and the Boeing designed advanced technology winglet to reduce fuel use."

Powered by the new Leap-1B engines from CFM International, the 737 Max will feature a redesigned tail cone and the Boeing designed advanced technology winglet to reduce fuel use.

Other modifications include enhancements to the flight deck displays, an electronic bleed air system and fly-by-wire spoiler flight controls.

According to Boeing, the 737 Max reduces fuel burn and CO2 emissions by 13% and offers an 8% operating cost advantage to operators.

Travel Service offers charter flights to more than 230 airports on four continents, as well as low-cost scheduled services to European destinations through its Smart Wings brand.

The carrier currently operates 28 Next-Generation 737s, which include both direct deliveries from Boeing as well as leased aircraft.

Image: Travel Service initially announced a commitment to acquire the 737 Max in June 2013. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.

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