Centrum Air is an airline based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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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 | Hussein Sherif Fahmi, CEO[4] | ||||||
Website | www.centrum-air.com/ |
History
editCentrum 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]
Destinations
editAs 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.[20]
Fleet
editInitial A320 fleet includes the airframe YL-GET leased from Lithuania's GetJet Airlines.[21] The airline hopes to have 24 planes in 2026, with a similar mix of Airbus A320 and Airbus A330 family jets.[22]
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[22] |
Airbus A321ceo | 2 | To be delivered in 2025[22] | ||
Airbus A321neo | 2 | 1 | 216 | [23] |
Airbus A330-300 | – | 2 | 2 | 2 aircraft were acquired from Thai Airways
To be delivered in 2025[22] |
Total | 6 | 7 |
Social responsibility
editThe 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Centrum Air - About". www.centrum-air.com. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Centrum Air Fleet Details". Airfleets.net. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Centrum Air - Schedule". www.centrum-air.com. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Pyadushkin, Maxim (11 October 2024). "Uzbekistan's Centrum Air To Add Widebodies In 2025 | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com. Aviation Week. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Centrum Air 4Q24 Dubai/Guangzhou service launch". aeroroutes.com. 30 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Centrum Air Adds Ferghana – Sharm el Sheikh in 4Q24". 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Centrum Air NS25 Preliminary Network Expansion". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Liu, Jim (14 January 2025). "Centrum Air NS25 Network Additions: A330 Service Entry". AeroRoutes. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ "Centrum Air NS25 Preliminary Network Expansion". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ Liu, Jim (10 October 2024). "Centrum Air Adds Tashkent – Salalah Schedule From late-Oct 2024". AeroRoutes. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Centrum Air NS25 Network Additions Update – 29DEC24". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Liu, Jim (17 December 2024). "Centrum Air Revises Sri Lanka Operations From late-Dec 2024". AeroRoutes. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Centrum Air NS25 Network Additions Update – 29DEC24". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Centrum Air NS25 Preliminary Network Expansion". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Centrum Air NS25 Network Additions Update – 29DEC24". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Liu, Jim (28 November 2024). "Centrum Air Plans Istanbul Launch in Dec 2024". AeroRoutes. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Centrum Air NS25 Network Additions Update – 29DEC24". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Liu, Jim (16 September 2024). "Centrum Air Adds Langkawi / Tel Aviv in NW24". AeroRoutes. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Centrum Air NS25 Network Additions Update – 29DEC24". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Ismailov, Kamol (20 January 2024). "Uzbekistan's Centrum Air to launch flights to China". Trend.Az. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Kaminski-Morrow, David (1 January 2023). "Ambitious Uzbek start-up Centrum looks to build 100-aircraft fleet". Flight Global. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d Shah, Dillon (28 December 2024). "How Uzbekistan's Centrum Air Will Do 1-Stop Europe-Asia Flights Faster Than Anyone Else". Simple Flying. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "Centrum Air welcomed the newest Airbus A321neo". www.centrum-air.com. Centrum Air. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
External links
edit- Official website (in English, Russian, and Uzbek)