Centrum Air is set to expand its narrowbody fleet as the carrier finalizes an agreement to lease five additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft from Avolon. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025 and marks another significant milestone in the airline’s rapid fleet and network growth strategy. The transaction builds on the delivery of an A320ceo last month, which represented Avolon’s first…
Avolon, one of the world’s most prominent aviation leasing companies, has expanded its partnership with Centrum Air through a new agreement to lease five Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The deal, revealed during the Dubai Airshow, marks another key step in Centrum Air’s ongoing fleet expansion and reinforces Avolon’s growing role in supplying next-generation aircraft to fast-growing airlines…
SkyGuard, a new freighter operator based in Uzbekistan, has expanded its cargo fleet with the addition of a second Boeing 757-200F, reinforcing its rapid entry into the regional and international air freight market. The delivery underscores the airline’s strategy to strengthen its presence as one of only two carriers in Uzbekistan operating 757 freighters.
Uzbekistan Airports, the state-owned company managing the Central Asian republic’s 11 international and 8 domestic airports, has signed a landmark direct foreign financing agreement with Germany’s Helaba Bank (Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen). This agreement provides long-term financing without a sovereign guarantee, a significant milestone for both the company and the nation’s aviation sector.
Namangan Airport, Uzbekistan’s third-largest air gateway, is undergoing a major transformation with the construction of new passenger and cargo terminals set to open in 2026. The announcement was made by the press service of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev after his inspection of the construction works, underscoring the government’s focus on expanding national aviation infrastructure.
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest privately held airline, has received its third Airbus A330-300, further strengthening its widebody fleet and international growth strategy. The aircraft, a 15-year-old unit registered UK33031, arrived in Tashkent on September 6. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and configured in a single-class economy layout with 358 seats, making it the largest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet.
Centrum Air is set to expand its international footprint with the launch of a new direct service between Copenhagen (CPH) and Tashkent (TAS), the capital of Uzbekistan. Beginning October 2, 2025, the airline will operate the route twice weekly using Airbus A320 family aircraft, providing travelers with greater connectivity between Northern Europe and Central Asia.
MY FREIGHTER, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched a new twice-weekly Boeing 767-300F service between Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands. This move marks a strategic expansion of the airline’s European footprint and enhances its air cargo capacity linking Central Asia with Western Europe.
My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched scheduled cargo operations on a new Shanghai Pudong (PVG) – Tashkent (TAS) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) route. This development marks a strategic expansion for the carrier, enhancing connectivity between Asia and Europe via its main hub in Uzbekistan.
Samarkand International Airport (SKD) experienced a 9.4% year-on-year growth in passenger traffic during the first half of 2025, handling a total of 708,000 passengers, according to Air Marakanda, the airport’s operator. This growth underscores the airport’s strengthening position as a key gateway for tourism and international connectivity in Uzbekistan.
