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| Founded | 2023 [1] | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | January 18, 2023 | ||||||
| Hubs | Tashkent | ||||||
| Fleet size | 6 [2] | ||||||
| Destinations | 12 [3] | ||||||
| Headquarters | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | ||||||
| Key people | Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, CEO | ||||||
| Website | www.centrum-air.com/ | ||||||
Centrum Air is an airline based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Centrum Air is a private airline, specializing in providing passenger and cargo transportation, created on January 18, 2023, as part of government initiatives aimed at improving the quality of air travel for residents of Uzbekistan. The airline actively operates charter and scheduled flights to domestic and foreign destinations. [1]
As of March 2024 Centrum Air serves the following destinations: [3]
In the beginning of 2024 Centrum Air has passed the certification procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Chinese side and received operating permits for regular flights to China. [16]
Initial A320 fleet includes the airframe YL-GET leased from Lithuania's GetJet Airlines. [17] The airline hopes to have 24 planes in 2026, with a similar mix of Airbus A320 and Airbus A330 family jets. [18]
As of July 2024 [update] , the Centrum Air fleet consisted of the following aircraft: [2]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Seats | Notes |
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| Airbus A320-200 | 4 | 2 | 180 | To be delivered in 2025 [18] |
| Airbus A320neo | 2 | To be delivered in 2025 [18] | ||
| Airbus A321neo | 2 | 1 | 216 | [19] |
| Airbus A330-300 | – | 2 | 2 | Acquired from Thai Airways. To be delivered in 2025 [18] [20] |
| Total | 6 | 7 |
The airline takes part in social projects. It is an official partner of the Uzbekistan Professional Football League. At the beginning of 2023, an agreement was reached according to which the League, based on the results of each month, determines the winners in three categories: “Best Coach”, “Best Player” and “The Goal of the Month”. Conversely, the airline provides them with vouchers for vacations in various countries around the world, accommodating two individuals. [1]