Centrum Air
Airline of Uzbekistan
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Centrum Air is a private hybrid airline based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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 Centrum Air Airbus A321neo | |||||||
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| Founded | 2023[1] | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 18 January 2023 | ||||||
| Hubs | Tashkent | ||||||
| Focus cities | Samarkand | ||||||
| Fleet size | 15[citation needed] | ||||||
| Destinations | 50+[2] | ||||||
| Parent company | Centrum Holding LLC[3] | ||||||
| Headquarters | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | ||||||
| Key people | Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder, Director General Khafizjon Gafurov, Co-Founder[4] | ||||||
| Website | www.centrum-air.com/ | ||||||
History
Centrum Air is a private airline specialising in providing passenger and cargo transportation created on 18 January 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]
In 2025, Acron Aviation signed a multi-year agreement with Centrum Air. The contract, provides for Full Flight Simulators to enhance pilot qualifications. Training will primarily take place at Acron Aviation's modern training centre in Bangkok, with the possibility of expanding the program to the company's London facility. The program ensures that Centrum Air pilots receive training according to international safety and operational standards.[5]
On 2 September 2025, CPaT Global, provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced a new contract with Centrum Air. Under the agreement, CPaT will provide Centrum Air with Airbus A320 Enhanced and A320 NEO Aircraft Systems courses. In addition, airline will have access to CPaT's comprehensive General Subjects library to support their overall training programs.[6]
On 23 September 2025, Centrum Air announced hiring first woman pilot - Susan Mamedova.[7][8]
Destinations
As of April 2025[update], Centrum Air serves the following destinations:[2]
In early 2024, Centrum Air passed the certification procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Chinese side and received operating permits for regular flights to China.[63]
Fleet
The initial A320 fleet includes the airframe YL-GET leased from Lithuania's GetJet Airlines.[64] In November 2025. Avolon, a global aviation finance company, has agreed to lease five Airbus A320neo family aircraft to Centrum Air. The transaction was announced at the Dubai Airshow.[65][66]
In April 2026, airline announces the launch of a new initiative aimed at supporting historical and cultural values, under which the airline's aircraft will be named after outstanding historical figures. The first aircraft to receive a name under this initiative will be a passenger Airbus with registration number UK32070, which will be named after the great statesman and military leader Amir Temur. The choice is symbolically timed to coincide with the date of his birth. This initiative is aimed at promoting historical heritage and reflects respect for the history and contributions of the ancestors, which is an important part of the company's values and cultural mission.[67] Another aircraft has been named after Alisher Navoiy – a great poet, thinker, statesman, and enlightener of the 15th century.[68]
The airline hopes to have 24 planes in 2026, with a mix of Airbus A320 and Airbus A330 family jets.
As of May 2025[update], Centrum Air operates an all-Airbus fleet composed of the following aircraft:[68]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Seats | Notes |
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| Airbus A320-200 | 6 | — | 180 | One named after Alisher Navoiy[68] |
| Airbus A320neo | 2 | 6 | 186 | [69][70][65] |
| Airbus A321neo | 4 | — | 216 | [71][72] |
| Airbus A330-300 | 4 | — | 347 | [73][53][12][59][74] |
| Total | 16 | 6 | ||
Social responsibility
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]
On 12 March 2025, Centrum Air signed partnership agreement with FC Andijon, an Uzbek professional football club based in Andijan.[75]
In March 2026, Centrum Air helped to repatriate home more than two thousands citizens of the EU who stranded in Thailand and Maldives due to flight disruption in the Middle East because of the Iran war.[76]