Centrum Air
{{Short description|Airline of Uzbekistan}}
{{Infobox airline
| airline = Centrum Air
| logo = Centrum_Air_Logo.svg
| logo_size = 175
| image = File:Centrum Air, UK32130, Airbus A321-251N.jpg
| image_size = 250
| caption = Centrum Air Airbus A321neo
| IATA = C6
| ICAO = MFX
| callsign = WHITEBIRD
| ceased =
| aoc =
| hubs = Tashkent
| focus_cities =
| frequent_flyer =
| commenced = {{start date|2023|01|18}}
| parent =
| num_employees =
| website = [https://www.centrum-air.com/en www.centrum-air.com/]
| headquarters = Tashkent, Uzbekistan
| key_people = Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, CEO
}}
Centrum Air is an airline based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
==History==
Centrum Air is a private airline 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 Uzbekistan. The airline actively operates charter and scheduled flights to domestic and foreign destinations.{{cite web |title=Centrum Air - About |url=https://www.centrum-air.com/en/about |website=www.centrum-air.com |access-date=12 May 2024}}
Destinations
{{As of|2025|4}}, Centrum Air serves the following destinations:{{cite web |title=Centrum Air - Schedule |url=https://www.centrum-air.com/en/flight-graph |website=www.centrum-air.com |access-date=12 May 2024}}
In early 2024, Centrum Air passed the certification procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Chinese side and received operating permits for regular flights to China.{{cite news |last1=Ismailov |first1=Kamol |title=Uzbekistan's Centrum Air to launch flights to China |url=https://en.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/3851202.html |access-date=12 May 2024 |work=Trend.Az |date=20 January 2024 |language=en}}
Fleet
The initial A320 fleet includes the airframe YL-GET leased from Lithuania's GetJet Airlines.{{cite news |last1=Kaminski-Morrow |first1=David |title=Ambitious Uzbek start-up Centrum looks to build 100-aircraft fleet |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/ambitious-uzbek-start-up-centrum-looks-to-build-100-aircraft-fleet/151737.article |access-date=12 May 2024 |work=Flight Global |date=1 January 2023 |language=en}} The airline hopes to have 24 planes in 2026, with a similar mix of Airbus A320 and Airbus A330 family jets.
{{As of|2025|5}}, Centrum Air operates an all-Airbus fleet composed of the following aircraft:{{cite web |title=Centrum Air Fleet Details |url=https://www.airfleets.net/flottecie/Centrum%20Air.htm |publisher=Airfleets.net |access-date=10 September 2024}}
Social responsibility
The 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.
References
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External links
- [https://www.centrum-air.com/en Official website] {{in lang|en|ru|uz}}
{{Airlines of Uzbekistan|state=collapsed}}
Category:Airlines of Uzbekistan
Category:Airlines established in 2023