Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX To Czech Republic Airliner Travel Service

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The Boeing 737 MAX Polish Airlines. (Photo courtesy of Boeing.)

Travel Service, the largest airline company in the Czech Republic, has received the first of reportedly eight new Boeing 737 MAX jets it will receive this year. The airline will reportedly receive 15 Boeing MAX aircraft in 2019. In addition to charter flights and private business flights, Travel Service provides regular flights under the SmartWings brand. Boeing recently reported that it delivered a record 763 airliners last year, including a record 209 commercial aircraft in Q4. The company is projecting 810 to 815 aircraft deliveries this year. There are numerous Boeing jets for sale at Controller.com, including 737s, 777s, 757s, 747s, 727s, and Boeing BBJs.

Taking Orders

Overall, Boeing reports it has taken more than 4,300 orders from 92 customers for 737 MAX models. According to a press release, Travel Service is leasing the Boeing 737 MAX 8 it received from General Electric Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing branch of General Electric. Roman Vik, Travel Service CEO, noted that moving forward, “the new Boeing 737 MAX airplane will fully support our ambitious development plan and competitive advantage.” Access to a new, modern fleet, he added, will enable Travel Service to launch direct lights to new destinations while improving customers’ travel experience. In addition to the Czech Republic, Travel Service operates in Slovakia, Poland, and Hungry via its subsidiaries.

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The Boeing 737 MAX Southwest. (Photo courtesy of Boeing.)

Felix McArdle, senior vice president, GECAS sales and marketing, stated that the 737 MAX 8 that Travel Service received is the first of 10 it will lease from GECAS. McArdle noted GECAS has partnered with Travel Service “since its inception with five 737-800s currently on lease.” Monty Oliver, vice president of Europe Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, added that Travel Service is among the “fastest growing operators in the region” and adding the 737 MAX to its all-Boeing fleet will help Travel Service boost capacity for the summer season.

To The MAX

Entering service last year, the Boeing 737 MAX is more efficient and reliable and offers an enhanced passenger experience over its Boeing 737 predecessor. Boeing touts the new aircraft’s efficiency as providing 8% lower operating costs than its primary competitor and the new MAX Advanced Technology winglets it uses as increasing fuel efficiency by 1.8%. Boeing also touts 99.7% dispatch reliability for the aircraft and a 40% smaller noise footprint compared to other current single-aisle aircraft.

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The Boeing 737 MAX China Southern. (Photo courtesy of Boeing.)

Powering on LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, the 737 MAX lineup includes the MAX 7 (138 to 153 seats; 172 max), MAX 8 (162 to 178 seats; 210 max), MAX 9 (178 to 193 seats; 220 max), and MAX 10 (188 to 204 seats; 230 max). The models’ maximum ranges span from 3,300 nautical miles (6,110 kilometers) to 3,850 nautical miles (7,130 kilometers). While the wingspan across all models measures 117.10 feet (35.9 meters), aircraft lengths ranges from 116.8 feet (35.56 meters) with the MAX 7 to 143.8 inches (43.8 meters) with the Max 10.

Source: Boeing