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 | 5[2] | ||||||
| Destinations | 8[3] | ||||||
| Headquarters | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | ||||||
| Key people | Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, 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]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | Guangzhou | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | [5] | |
| Georgia | Batumi | Batumi International Airport | Seasonal | |
| Tbilisi | Tbilisi International Airport | |||
| Oman | Salalah | Salalah International Airport | [6] | |
| Russia | Saint Petersburg | Pulkovo Airport | Terminated | |
| Qatar | Doha | Hamad International Airport | ||
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | King Abdulaziz International Airport | ||
| Sri Lanka | Colombo | Bandaranaike International Airport | [7] | |
| Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul Airport | ||
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Al Maktoum International Airport | [5] | |
| Dubai International Airport | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Samarqand | Samarqand International Airport | ||
| Tashkent | Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport | Hub | [8] | |
| Urgench | Urgench International Airport | Terminated |
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.[9]
Fleet
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Initial A320 fleet includes the airframe YL-GET leased from Lithuania's GetJet Airlines.[10] 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 | 3 | |||
| Airbus A321neo | 2 | [11] | ||
| Total | 5 |
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.
- ^ "New Uzbek airline Centrum Air takes delivery of A320s". Asian Aviation. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Centrum Air 4Q24 Dubai/Guangzhou service launch". aeroroutes.com. 30 September 2024.
- ^ Liu, Jim (10 October 2024). "Centrum Air Adds Tashkent – Salalah Schedule From late-Oct 2024". AeroRoutes. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Centrum Air Schedules Colombo Nov 2024 Launch". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Liu, Jim (16 September 2024). "Centrum Air Adds Langkawi / Tel Aviv in NW24". AeroRoutes. Retrieved 17 September 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.
- ^ "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)