Center-South

Centre-South was a Russian passenger airline headquartered in Belgorod and identified in Russian as «Центр-Юг». The available historical record is brief and does not document a verified founding year, founder, ownership structure, or detailed route map. The airline appears to have operated as a regional carrier while also pursuing charter and partnership-based aviation work. Its fleet history included two Yakovlev Yak-40 aircraft. In the early 2010s, the company moved toward newer Russian-built regional jets. In early 2014, it received the first of two Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. Rather than being described solely as additions to a conventional scheduled network, the aircraft were planned for operation under a lease agreement involving AtlasJet and charter flights. This arrangement suggests that Centre-South sought to use its aircraft through a combination of direct passenger operations and third-party charter work. The airline also held a regional identity through its relationship with VC Lokomotiv-Belogorie, a volleyball club based in Belgorod. Centre-South was identified as the club's official carrier, an association that likely supported team travel and strengthened the airline's local profile. The available sources do not provide enough information to quantify the sponsorship or describe a wider marketing program. A major regulatory setback came in September 2015. On 17 September, Rosaviation announced that it was suspending Centre-South's operating certificate because of several violations. One issue concerned the scale of the fleet. Under the cited requirements, an airline intending to operate a broad range of flights needed at least eight aircraft with capacity for at least 50 passengers. Centre-South was reported to have five aircraft of the relevant type: two Tupolev Tu-134s and three Sukhoi Superjet 100s. The authorities also stated that the aircraft had not been inspected for damage. The suspension appears to have materially interrupted the carrier's ability to operate. A fleet reference dated August 2016 lists Centre-South aircraft, but the available material does not establish whether the airline had resumed commercial operations by then. It also does not confirm a final liquidation date, bankruptcy proceeding, acquisition, or replacement by another airline. For that reason, the brand's current status cannot be stated with certainty. Its documented history ends with a regulator-imposed operating-certificate suspension and unresolved evidence about subsequent operations.

• 2016

  Fleet documented in August

  [1]Center-Southen.wikipedia.org

  A fleet reference for August 2016 recorded Centre-South aircraft, although the available material does not confirm that the airline was actively operating commercial services at that time.

• 2015

  Operating certificate suspended

  [1]Center-Southen.wikipedia.org

  Rosaviation announced the suspension of Centre-South's operating certificate, citing regulatory violations, an insufficient number of qualifying aircraft for the planned flight program, and missing damage inspections.

• 2014

  First Sukhoi Superjet 100 delivered

  [1]Center-Southen.wikipedia.org

  Centre-South received the first of two Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The aircraft were intended to support charter operations under a lease arrangement associated with AtlasJet.

A Belgorod-based regional Russian passenger airline with scheduled-service, charter, and sports-affiliated activities.

• Commercial aviation

  Passenger air services

  Centre-South's core business was Russian passenger aviation. The airline was based in Belgorod and is described as having operated passenger flights, although the available reference material does not provide a complete list of routes, schedules, fare products, or cabin classes.

• Charter aviation · 2014

  Charter operations

  The airline planned to operate Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft on charter flights under a leasing arrangement connected with AtlasJet. The sources do not specify the destinations, duration, or commercial terms of this activity.

• Regional jet aircraft · 2014

  Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet

  The Superjet 100 was the airline's principal modern aircraft type in the documented period. Centre-South received two aircraft in the early 2010s, including the first aircraft in early 2014. By the regulatory review described in 2015, three Superjet 100s were counted among its relevant aircraft.

• Regional jet aircraft

  Yakovlev Yak-40 fleet

  Centre-South's previous fleet included two Yakovlev Yak-40 aircraft. The available reference material does not establish their exact operating dates or subsequent disposition.

• VC Lokomotiv-Belogorie official carrier partnership

  Belgorod · Russia

  Centre-South served as the official carrier of volleyball club VC Lokomotiv-Belogorie, linking the airline with a prominent regional sports organization and team travel.

  Source

• 2015

  Regulatory suspension of operating certificateOther

  Background

  Rosaviation cited several violations, including an insufficient number of qualifying aircraft for a broad flight program and a lack of required damage inspections.

  Action taken

  On 17 September 2015, Rosaviation suspended Centre-South's operating certificate.

  Aftermath

  The available reference material does not confirm whether the certificate was later restored or whether the airline permanently ceased operations.

  Source

• 2014

  Use Superjet 100 aircraft for leased charter operationsStrategy

  Background

  After receiving its first Sukhoi Superjet 100, Centre-South planned to place the aircraft into charter service under a leasing arrangement associated with AtlasJet.

  Action taken

  The airline intended to deploy two Superjet 100 aircraft in the charter arrangement rather than relying solely on its own scheduled passenger network.

  Aftermath

  The available sources do not document the duration or commercial outcome of the arrangement.

  Source

1. 1Center-Southen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Centre-South official websitecenter-south.ru