Official Statement of Centrum Air

Following a comprehensive review of the situation, we confirm that the material did not reflect real events and had no connection to the pilot’s professional duties or to Centrum Air. The publication was prepared and posted by a third-party PR agency that managed the pilot’s page. After reviewing the content, the pilot independently removed the material, as such a format of statements about animals is inappropriate and unacceptable.

The incident does not diminish the seriousness of the situation. Centrum Air consistently upholds the values of humane and responsible treatment of animals and actively supports animal welfare and environmental initiatives.

In December 2024, flight crews and employees of the airline personally visited the @mehr_shelter animal shelter, providing assistance and support to its residents. On January 22, 2025, the airline publicly highlighted a fundraising campaign in support of the shelter, ensuring broad informational coverage of the initiative.

As a continuation of this activity, Centrum Air released a special charity calendar for 2025 featuring animals from shelters, aimed at raising public awareness of animal protection and support.

In response to the situation, the airline has introduced additional initiatives to support animals:

1. A special social fare for the transportation of pets with a 20% discount;

2. Support for animal shelters with essential supplies, including medical products, food, and other necessary items;

3. Public updates on the implemented measures and the results of the assistance through the airline’s official communication channels.

Centrum Air deeply regrets the incident and extends its sincere apologies. We will continue our charitable initiatives aimed at protecting animals and will demonstrate our commitment through concrete actions.