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| Founded | 2023 [1] | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | January 18, 2023 | ||||||
| Hubs | Tashkent | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 [2] | ||||||
| Destinations | 12 [3] | ||||||
| Headquarters | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | ||||||
| Key people | Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, CEO [4] | ||||||
| Website | www.centrum-air.com/ | ||||||
Centrum Air is a low-cost airline based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Centrum Air is a private airline in Uzbekistan, 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 the republic. 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]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | Guangzhou | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | [5] | |
| Egypt | Sharm El Sheikh | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | [6] | |
| Georgia | Batumi | Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport | Seasonal | |
| Tbilisi | Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport | |||
| Oman | Salalah | Salalah International Airport | [7] | |
| Russia | Saint Petersburg | Pulkovo Airport | Terminated | |
| Qatar | Doha | Hamad International Airport | ||
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | King Abdulaziz International Airport | ||
| Sri Lanka | Hambantota | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | Begins 22 December 2024 | [8] |
| Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul Airport | Terminated | |
| Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | [9] | |||
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Al Maktoum International Airport | [5] | |
| Dubai International Airport | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Fergana | Fergana International Airport | [6] | |
| Samarqand | Samarqand International Airport | |||
| Tashkent | Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport | Hub | [10] | |
| Urgench | Urgench International Airport | Terminated | ||
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. [11]
Initial A320 fleet includes the airframe YL-GET leased from Lithuania's GetJet Airlines. [12] As of July 2024 [update] , the Centrum Air fleet consisted of the following aircraft: [2]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Seats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 3 | – | 174 | |
| Airbus A321neo | 2 | 2 | 204 | [13] |
| Total | 5 | 2 |
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]
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