Centrum Air

Centrum Air is a private Uzbek airline headquartered in Tashkent. It was established on 18 January 2023 amid initiatives intended to improve the quality and availability of air travel in Uzbekistan. The airline operates as a hybrid carrier, combining scheduled services with charter operations and providing both passenger and cargo transportation. Its network includes domestic and international destinations, although the route portfolio is subject to change as the carrier develops its fleet and obtains additional operating permissions. The airline’s early development has focused on building an Airbus-based operating platform and expanding international connectivity. Its initial fleet included an Airbus A320 leased through Lithuania’s GetJet Airlines. By early 2024, Centrum Air had completed certification required by Chinese authorities and received permission to operate regular flights to China, marking an important step in its international expansion. The carrier has subsequently pursued fleet growth, training partnerships, and additional operational capabilities. Pilot qualification and operational training have been central elements of the airline’s development. In 2025, Centrum Air entered into a multiyear agreement with Acron Aviation for access to full-flight simulators. Training was planned primarily at Acron Aviation’s Bangkok facility, with potential use of its London center. The arrangement was intended to support pilot proficiency and align training with international safety and operating standards. In September 2025, CPaT Global also announced an agreement to provide Airbus A320 Enhanced and A320neo aircraft-systems courses, together with access to a broader general-subjects training library. Centrum Air has pursued fleet expansion through aircraft leasing. In November 2025, Avolon announced an agreement to lease five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to the airline. The transaction was announced at the Dubai Airshow and formed part of the carrier’s longer-term ambition to expand its fleet substantially. The airline has indicated an objective of reaching 24 aircraft in 2026, with Airbus A320- and A330-family aircraft expected to form the core of the fleet. Because fleet plans and aircraft assignments can change, this target should be distinguished from the number of aircraft actually in service at any particular time. The brand also presents itself as a participant in Uzbek social and cultural life. It became an official partner of the Uzbekistan Professional Football League, supporting monthly awards for the best coach, best player, and goal of the month through travel vouchers. In March 2025, it signed a partnership agreement with FC Andijon. In September 2025, the airline announced the hiring of Susan Mamedova as its first woman pilot. A later aircraft-naming initiative linked the airline’s fleet to Uzbek and regional historical heritage, including aircraft names honoring Amir Temur and Alisher Navoiy. Centrum Air remains an active, privately held airline whose principal competitive priorities are network expansion, fleet modernization, pilot training, and the development of a recognizable Uzbek aviation identity. Its current scale, ownership structure, financial performance, and complete route network are not established in the supplied reference material.

Centrum Air was created on 18 January 2023 as a private Uzbek airline within a broader effort to improve air-travel services for residents of Uzbekistan. From its beginning, the carrier was structured as a hybrid airline rather than a narrowly defined scheduled operator. It pursued a combination of regular passenger flights, charter services, and cargo transportation, allowing it to serve both recurring routes and more flexible or seasonal demand. The airline is based in Tashkent and has developed around an Airbus-centered fleet strategy. Its initial A320 operation included an aircraft registered YL-GET and leased from Lithuania’s GetJet Airlines. This leasing-based approach enabled the carrier to begin operations without relying solely on direct aircraft ownership. As Centrum Air expanded, it sought additional aircraft and permissions for international services while continuing to operate domestic and foreign routes. A major early international-development milestone came in early 2024, when the airline completed a certification process required by Chinese authorities and received permission for regular flights to China. This approval broadened the potential scope of its international network and demonstrated the regulatory work required for an Uzbek carrier seeking access to foreign markets. The exact list and frequency of destinations may change over time and is not fixed by the information available here. During 2025, Centrum Air invested in operational capability and training. A multiyear agreement with Acron Aviation provided access to full-flight simulators, with primary training planned at the company’s Bangkok training center and possible use of its London facility. The program was designed to support pilot qualification under international safety and operating standards. A separate agreement announced by CPaT Global in September 2025 added digital and distance-learning resources, including Airbus A320 Enhanced and A320neo aircraft-systems courses and a general-subjects library. Together, these arrangements indicate that the airline’s growth strategy involved not only adding aircraft but also expanding structured training capacity. The carrier also continued to develop its workforce. On 23 September 2025, it announced the hiring of Susan Mamedova as its first woman pilot. The announcement formed part of the airline’s public profile as it built a larger aviation organization and broadened representation within its flight crew. Fleet growth became another important part of the airline’s development. In November 2025, aircraft lessor Avolon announced an agreement to lease five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to Centrum Air. The transaction, announced during the Dubai Airshow, supported the airline’s stated ambition to reach a fleet of 24 aircraft in 2026. The planned fleet was described as including a mix of Airbus A320- and A330-family aircraft. These figures represent an announced growth objective rather than a verified current fleet total. Centrum Air has also cultivated a public identity tied to Uzbekistan’s cultural and sporting institutions. At the beginning of 2023, it entered into an arrangement with the Uzbekistan Professional Football League under which monthly awards for the best coach, best player, and goal of the month were associated with airline-provided travel vouchers for two people. In March 2025, the carrier signed a partnership agreement with FC Andijon, an Uzbek professional football club. In 2026, it announced a cultural aircraft-naming initiative. The first named aircraft was to honor Amir Temur, while another aircraft was associated with Alisher Navoiy. The initiative connected the airline’s fleet branding with historical heritage and national cultural memory. The supplied material does not establish Centrum Air’s founders, detailed ownership percentages, financial results, complete route list, or current executive roster. It does establish an active private airline focused on Airbus fleet expansion, passenger and cargo operations, international permissions, training partnerships, and Uzbek-oriented brand-building.

• 2026

  Historical aircraft-naming initiative

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  The airline announces plans to name aircraft after prominent historical figures, including Amir Temur and Alisher Navoiy.

• 2025

  Acron Aviation training agreement

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Centrum Air signs a multiyear agreement for full-flight-simulator training intended to strengthen pilot qualifications.

• 2025

  FC Andijon partnership

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  The airline signs a partnership agreement with FC Andijon in March.

• 2025

  CPaT Global training agreement

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  CPaT Global announces a contract to provide A320 Enhanced, A320neo, and general aviation training courses.

• 2025

  First woman pilot announced

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Centrum Air announces the hiring of Susan Mamedova as its first woman pilot on 23 September.

• 2025

  Avolon fleet-lease agreement

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Avolon announces an agreement to lease five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to Centrum Air at the Dubai Airshow.

• 2024

  Approval for regular China services

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  The airline completes the relevant Chinese certification process and receives permission to operate regular flights to China.

• 2023

  Centrum Air is established

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  The private Uzbek airline is created on 18 January 2023 to provide passenger and cargo transportation through scheduled and charter operations.

• 2023

  Partnership with the Uzbekistan Professional Football League

  [1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Centrum Air becomes an official league partner, supporting monthly awards through travel vouchers for winners and accompanying guests.

A privately operated Uzbek hybrid airline combining scheduled and charter passenger services with cargo transportation, fleet expansion, international route development, and a locally rooted cultural and sporting identity.

• Passenger air transportation · 2023

  Scheduled passenger flights

  Centrum Air operates regular passenger services from its Uzbek base to domestic and international destinations. The carrier’s international development includes regulatory approval for regular flights to China. Routes, frequencies, and destinations may vary as the airline adds aircraft and adjusts its network.

• Passenger air transportation · 2023

  Charter flights

  Charter operations are part of Centrum Air’s hybrid-airline model. They allow the company to provide flexible passenger capacity for seasonal, group, tour, or otherwise non-scheduled demand alongside its regular services.

• Air cargo · 2023

  Cargo transportation

  Cargo transportation is included within Centrum Air’s stated business scope. The supplied references do not specify cargo aircraft, dedicated cargo routes, shipment categories, or cargo volumes.

• Aircraft-based airline service · 2023

  Airbus A320-family services

  The airline’s initial operating platform included Airbus A320 aircraft, and its training and leasing arrangements have continued to emphasize the A320 and A320neo families. These aircraft support the carrier’s short- and medium-haul passenger expansion plans.

• Aircraft-based airline service

  Planned Airbus A330-family operations

  Centrum Air has described a planned fleet mix that includes Airbus A330-family aircraft. The available material does not confirm the number of A330s in service or the routes on which they operate.

• 2026Historical aircraft-naming initiative

  Uzbekistan · International

  Centrum Air announced a program to name aircraft after important historical and cultural figures. Aircraft names associated with the initiative include Amir Temur and Alisher Navoiy.

  Outcome. The initiative connected fleet branding with Uzbek historical heritage and the airline’s stated cultural values.

  Source
• 2025FC Andijon partnership

  Uzbekistan

  In March 2025, Centrum Air signed a partnership agreement with FC Andijon, an Uzbek professional football club based in Andijan.

  Outcome. The agreement expanded the airline’s sports-partnership activity in Uzbekistan.

  Source
• 2023Uzbekistan Professional Football League partnership

  Uzbekistan

  Centrum Air became an official partner of the Uzbekistan Professional Football League. The arrangement linked monthly awards for best coach, best player, and goal of the month with airline travel vouchers for two people.

  Outcome. The partnership positioned the airline as a supporter of Uzbek football and provided promotional travel benefits to award recipients.

  Source

• 2026

  Use historical figures in aircraft brandingStrategy

  Background

  Centrum Air sought to express a stronger cultural identity and connect its public brand with regional historical heritage.

  Action taken

  The airline announced plans to name aircraft after notable historical figures, including Amir Temur and Alisher Navoiy.

  Aftermath

  The initiative added a cultural dimension to the airline’s fleet identity and communications.

  Source

• 2025

  Invest in simulator-based pilot trainingStrategy

  Background

  Fleet and network growth increased the airline’s need for structured pilot qualification and recurrent training.

  Action taken

  Centrum Air signed a multiyear agreement with Acron Aviation for access to full-flight simulators and training-center facilities.

  Aftermath

  The agreement was intended to strengthen pilot competency and align training with international safety and operating standards.

  Source

• 2025

  Add digital Airbus training resourcesStrategy

  Background

  The airline required aircraft-specific and general aviation learning resources to support its expanding Airbus operation.

  Action taken

  Through an agreement announced by CPaT Global, Centrum Air obtained Airbus A320 Enhanced and A320neo systems courses and access to a general-subjects library.

  Aftermath

  The arrangement supplemented simulator training with distance-learning and systems-knowledge content.

  Source

• 2025

  Lease Airbus A320neo-family aircraftGeneration change

  Background

  Centrum Air planned substantial fleet growth and sought newer Airbus narrow-body aircraft for its expanding operations.

  Action taken

  Avolon agreed to lease five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to the airline.

  Aftermath

  The transaction supported the airline’s stated objective of reaching 24 aircraft in 2026, although the supplied material does not confirm delivery dates or final fleet size.

  Source

• 2024

  Expand into regular China servicesStrategy

  Background

  Centrum Air sought to broaden its international network beyond Uzbekistan and needed to satisfy the regulatory requirements of the Chinese aviation authorities.

  Action taken

  The airline completed the relevant certification process and obtained permission for regular flights to China.

  Aftermath

  The approval created a regulatory basis for regular China operations, although the supplied material does not provide route frequencies or subsequent traffic results.

  Source

• 2026

  Centrum Air names aircraft after historical figures[1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Campaign · Other

  The airline announced an initiative to name aircraft after notable historical and cultural figures, including Amir Temur and Alisher Navoiy.

• 2025

  Centrum Air signs multiyear simulator-training agreement with Acron Aviation[1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  The agreement provides access to full-flight simulators and training at Acron Aviation’s Bangkok center, with possible expansion to its London facility.

• 2025

  CPaT Global announces training agreement with Centrum Air[1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  CPaT Global agreed to provide Airbus A320 Enhanced and A320neo aircraft-systems courses and access to its general-subjects training library.

• 2025

  Centrum Air announces its first woman pilot[1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Leadership change · Other

  The airline announced the hiring of Susan Mamedova, identified as its first woman pilot.

• 2025

  Avolon agrees to lease five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to Centrum Air[1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  M&A · Product generation

  Avolon announced a lease agreement for five Airbus A320neo-family aircraft at the Dubai Airshow, supporting the airline’s planned fleet expansion.

• 2024

  Centrum Air receives permission for regular flights to China[1]Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org

  Regulation · Other

  The airline completed certification required by Chinese authorities and obtained operating permission for regular services to China.

1. 1Centrum Airen.wikipedia.org