Centrum Air
Centrum Air is a low-cost 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 | 7[2] | ||||||
| Destinations | 6[3] | ||||||
| Headquarters | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | ||||||
| Key people | Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, CEO[4] | ||||||
| Website | www.centrum-air.com/ | ||||||
History
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]
Destinations
As 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.[5]
Fleet
Initial A320 fleet includes the airframe YL-GET leased from Lithuania's GetJet Airlines.[6] As of May 2023, the Centrum Air fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[2]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Seats | Notes | |||||
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| Airbus A320-200 | 3 | — | |||||||
| Airbus A321neo | 2 | — | |||||||
| Boeing 737-800 | 2 | — | |||||||
| Total | 7 | — | |||||||
Social responsibility
The airline takes part in social projects and is a 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
- "Centrum Air - About". www.centrum-air.com. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- "Centrum Air". Planespotters.net. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- "Centrum Air - Schedule". www.centrum-air.com. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- "New Uzbek airline Centrum Air takes delivery of A320s". Asian Aviation. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 12 May 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.
External links
- Official website (in English, Russian, and Uzbek)