Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private airline and part of Centrum Holding, announces that it has received the Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) Index certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as well as successfully completed its first ticket sale via the New Distribution Capability (NDC) system.
These milestones confirm Centrum Air’s consistent progress toward adopting a modern airline retailing model and advancing its digital distribution capabilities.
Receiving the ARM Index certification demonstrates that Centrum Air meets international standards in sales management, distribution, and partner engagement. It also reflects the airline’s transition toward a more flexible and technology-driven approach in working with both travel partners and passengers.
In parallel, the airline has successfully completed its first transaction through its own NDC infrastructure, providing practical confirmation of the functionality of its new Offer & Order-based system.
This development opens up new opportunities for partners and customers, including greater flexibility in sales, expanded distribution channels, and the ability to deliver more personalized offerings.
The successful implementation of these initiatives has been made possible through the coordinated efforts of Centrum Air’s internal teams and its technology partners.
Centrum Air will continue to develop its digital ecosystem and expand its capabilities in line with NDC and IATA’s global standards.
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
Centrum Air will implement the Optifly platform as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance operational planning and support the airline’s continued growth across Central Asia and beyond.The airline will adopt Optifly’s scheduling solutions, including OptiSched, OptiSlots and OptiAI, to strengthen its operational planning processes and build a scalable, technology-driven environment.In line with its expansion plans, Centrum Air has been evaluating modern solutions capable of supporting growing operational complexity while ensuring efficiency and flexibility. Optifly’s platform combines advanced scheduling tools, integrated AI capabilities, and a modern user interface, enabling more streamlined planning and coordination.Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, CEO of Centrum Air, commented:"As we continue to develop our operations, it is important for us to adopt modern solutions that can support our growth and evolving requirements. We were looking for technology that combines usability, flexibility and intelligent capabilities. Optifly’s platform aligns well with these objectives and will support further development of our operational planning processes."Daniel Mulcahy, CCO of Optifly, said:"Centrum Air is one of the fastest-growing airlines in the region, and we are pleased to support their development. Our platform enables airlines to enhance scheduling, slot management and operational planning, while providing a pathway to more advanced optimisation as operations evolve."Clive Fernando, Head of Route Network Planning, Scheduling and Slots, added:"We sought a modern platform that integrates flight scheduling, airport slot management, and intelligent decision support in a single system. Optifly empowers our teams to operate at peak efficiency today, while providing the flexibility to scale and continuously optimize as our network continues to expand across Central Asia and beyond. By leveraging technology and data-driven insights, we are shaping the next generation of airline network operations."
31 March, 2026
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 TechnicTurkish 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 AirCentrum 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.
27 March, 2026
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