Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private air carrier and part of the international logistics and transportation group Centrum Holding, has signed a multi-year component pool agreement with Turkish Technic, one of the world’s leading aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, for its Airbus A320 fleet.
This agreement represents the beginning of a strategic collaboration between Centrum Air and Turkish Technic marking the first partnership Turkish Technic has formed with an airline based in Uzbekistan.
Under the agreement, Centrum Air will benefit from Turkish Technic's extensive component inventory, enabling the carrier to maintain operations seamlessly through the MRO's fast and comprehensive parts supply services.
Regarding this new partnership, Mikail Akbulut, CEO and Board Member of Turkish Technic, said: ‘‘We are delighted to welcome one of the largest air carriers in Central Asia to our expanding customer network. This long-term agreement will lay the foundation for a close collaboration in the future. With our years of experience in component pool services, we will ensure they can continue their operations efficiently. We look forward to a lasting partnership that will grow and thrive in the years to come.”
Commenting on the agreement, Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and CEO of Centrum Holding, said: "This partnership with Turkish Technic marks an important milestone in strengthening the reliability and efficiency of our operations. Access to a comprehensive component support infrastructure will enable us to maintain high levels of operational continuity as we continue to expand our fleet and network across key regional and international markets. We value Turkish Technic’s global expertise and are confident that this collaboration will support Centrum Air’s long-term growth and operational excellence."
Operating as a one-stop MRO company with high-quality support, competitive turnaround times, and comprehensive in-house capabilities at its state-of-the-art hangars, Turkish Technic provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, engineering, modification, tailor-made component supply and reconfiguration to many domestic and international customers at five locations.
About Turkish Technic
Turkish Technic (IATP: TKT), an association of Turkish Airlines group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is one of the world’s leading aviation services providers, where comprehensive maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and reconfiguration services are performed with a highly qualified workforce of 11,650 staff within Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Istanbul Airport facilities on two separate continents. Aside from its engineering and maintenance activities, Turkish Technic supports aircraft operators and owners globally with encompassing component pooling, design, certification and production services. For more information: visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, X, Youtube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About Centrum Air
Centrum Air, part of Centrum Holding, is Uzbekistan’s largest private airline. Centrum Air’s fleet consists of 15 modern narrow-body and wide-body Airbus aircraft, operating flights to more than 50 destinations. The company is actively expanding its route network, providing reliable air transportation via its hubs in Uzbekistan.
Centrum Air announces adjustments to fuel surcharges on certain international routes. The decision has been made in response to the significant increase in aviation fuel prices on global markets.The changes affect several scheduled routes where fuel price dynamics have had the greatest impact on operating costs. The adjustment of the fuel surcharge is intended to partially offset increased expenses and ensure the sustainability of the flight programme.At the same time, base airfares remain competitive, and the introduced changes are limited in scope and applied selectively to specific routes. The airline is taking measures to optimize costs and minimize the impact of external factors on ticket prices for passengers.Centrum Air emphasizes that this decision will help maintain schedule stability, uphold high flight safety standards, and ensure continuity of operations amid volatility in aviation fuel prices.
3 April, 2026
Centrum Air successfully operated its first scheduled flight on March 30 on the Tashkent–Frankfurt route, officially opening its first European destination. The launch marks an important milestone in the expansion of the airline’s international route network and its entry into the European market.To mark the inaugural flight, a ceremonial welcome was organized at the airport, where passengers were greeted with festive decorations, a cake, and refreshments. The event took place in a celebratory atmosphere and highlighted the significance of the launch of the new destination. The inauguration was attended by Miranshoh Raupov, Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Frankfurt am Main; Kristina Morath, Head of the Traffic Department at Fraport; Hikmet Karakelle, representative of Swissport; Mohamed Bayoumi, representative of Sky Line Air Services, GSA of Centrum Air; as well as Utkur Alimov, Coordinator of Regional Representatives and Overseas Offices of Centrum Air.Flights between Tashkent and Frankfurt are operated twice weekly using modern Airbus A321neo aircraft. The new route strengthens connectivity between Uzbekistan and Europe and creates additional opportunities for both business and leisure travel.
3 April, 2026
On March 31, Centrum Air celebrates the first anniversary of operating flights on the Tashkent – Moscow (Sheremetyevo) route, one of the key destinations in the airline’s network.Since its launch, the route has become more than just a regular air connection; it has evolved into a reliable air bridge between Uzbekistan and Russia, connecting cities, families, and business ties.During its first year of operation, the airline completed 296 flights to Sheremetyevo and 296 return flights, maintaining consistent performance and schedule reliability. A total of 106,780 passengers were transported in both directions, while the cumulative flight time reached 2,678 hours. The route maintained strong demand throughout the year, confirming its importance for both personal travel and business trips between the two countries.Throughout the year, particular attention was given to enhancing passenger services. Online check-in at Sheremetyevo Airport was introduced, options for purchasing additional baggage were expanded, pet transportation services were implemented, and priority check-in was launched. These improvements were made possible through close cooperation with Sheremetyevo Airport services, to whom the airline expresses its sincere appreciation.In addition, onboard services have been further enhanced. Passengers can now select special meal options (up to 9 choices) at the time of booking, and an onboard entertainment system has been introduced, allowing passengers to watch movies, read news and magazines, as well as purchase snacks and beverages during the flight.Over the first year, the route has demonstrated stable passenger traffic and has become an important part of Centrum Air’s international network.The airline continues to develop the route, focusing on service quality, operational reliability, and expanding travel options for passengers.
31 March, 2026
+998 55 518 88 88Contacts
© 2026. ООО "My Freighter",
Centrum Air™ — All rights reserved
