Centrum Holding (the “Group”), an international integrated logistics and transportation group, today hosted a meeting with a delegation of the Embassy of the United States of America in the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by Ambassador Jonathan Henick. Centrum Holding’s delegation was led by Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Khafizjon Gafurov, Co-Founder.
The parties discussed prospects for expanding collaboration between US companies and the Group’s businesses in civil aviation, logistics, aviation personnel training, tourism and investments.
Centrum Holding presented the structure of the business comprising Centrum Air, a passenger airline, and My Freighter, a cargo carrier, as well as logistics, tourism and manufacturing operations. The Group’s total fleet currently counts 25 aircraft, with plans for further expansion.
The parties specifically discussed the development of cooperation with US suppliers of aviation equipment, as well as partnerships with Boeing and other manufacturers. The Group confirmed its intention to continue to increase purchases of US aviation equipment and expand its fleet. In 2026, five Boeing aircraft will join My Freighter’s fleet.
In the passenger aviation sector, the parties discussed Centrum Air’s plans to enter the US market, focusing on providing connectivity to the Uzbek diaspora and supporting the growing tourism and business travel between the countries. The company is considering the launch of new routes from Samarkand to New York and from Tashkent to Miami, with a technical stop in Europe, potentially in Lithuania.
In the air cargo sector, My Freighter currently operates flights to the US as part of interline agreements with international airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and other partners. Fruit and vegetables from Uzbekistan account for a significant share of exports, with growing demand in the US market.
The parties discussed plans to establish an aviation university in Uzbekistan in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Florida, USA). The project is aimed at enhancing training for pilots and engineering and technical specialists in accordance with international standards, as well as developing a professional talent pool for the regional aviation industry.
The Group also presented its plans to attract investments and highlighted its preparation for public capital markets.
The parties concluded the meeting by reaffirming mutual interest in developing a long-term partnership between Uzbek and US businesses.
Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Centrum Holding, said: “We see strong potential for deepening collaboration with US companies in aviation, logistics, training and investments. This supports our growth strategy as we focus on long-term partnerships, cutting-edge technology and expertise, while creating new opportunities for passengers and businesses in Uzbekistan and contributing to the country’s economic growth.”
Centrum Air announces the launch of a limited-time promotion under which passengers will have access to 100 airline tickets at a special price of just 12,000 UZS.Tickets under the promotional fare will be available for purchase exclusively on January 28 via the airline’s official website, centrum-air.com. The offer applies to all regular destinations across the airline’s route network, with no geographic restrictions.The special fare will be displayed automatically in the search results when passengers select their preferred route and travel date. As the number of tickets is strictly limited, the offer will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.The results of the promotion will be summarized on January 29, 2026, when the airline will publish the list of routes on which the special fares were available.Centrum Air continues to introduce initiatives aimed at improving travel accessibility and creating new opportunities for passengers, making air travel more affordable and convenient for a wider audience.To ensure transparency and equal participation conditions, the offer is not available to airline employees or affiliated persons.
28 January, 2026
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private air carrier and part of Centrum Holding, an international integrated aviation and logistics group, announces the launch of regular flights to Frankfurt, the company’s first European destination, as part of the Spring–Summer 2026 schedule. The launch of flights to Europe marks a key milestone in the company’s history and an important step in the expansion of its international route network.Centrum Air will operate flights twice a week, every Monday and Friday, starting March 30, 2026, with a flight duration of approximately 7 hours 15 minutes from Tashkent to Frankfurt and 5 hours 30 minutes from Frankfurt to Tashkent.The route will be served by modern Airbus A321neo aircraft, featuring reduced noise levels, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced cabin comfort. The minimum round-trip fare starts from USD516, including checked baggage (23kg).In addition to expanding Centrum Air’s international network, the launch of the Frankfurt route will help strengthen tourism and business ties between Europe and Uzbekistan.Uzbekistan is a country with a rich historical and cultural heritage, located at the heart of the Great Silk Road. Cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and attract thousands of visitors from around the world each year.In addition to cultural tourism, the country is actively developing as a destination for gastronomic travel, business tourism, and international events, offering visitors modern infrastructure, a high level of service, and traditional Eastern hospitality.Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and CEO of Centrum Holding, said: “We are delighted to launch our first European destination as we continue to expand our route network to support the growing flow of passengers between Asia and Europe. Centrum Air is focused on delivering reliable connectivity across Eurasia, leveraging Central Asia’s historic role as a natural transit corridor between East and West. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard and providing them with even greater travel options with the new route.”
27 January, 2026
On January 21, 2026, Centrum Holding (the “Group”), an international integrated aviation and logistics and transportation group, held a meeting with representatives of the Embassy of France in the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by H.E. Mr. Walid Fouque, Ambassador of France to Uzbekistan. The meeting took place in Centrum Holding’ office and the Group was represented by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in civil aviation, logistics, aviation personnel training, as well as tourism and investment collaboration between France and Uzbekistan.The French delegation highlighted the importance of Uzbekistan’s civil aviation development program until 2030, signed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, which provides for the significant expansion of the country’s airline fleets. This includes plans to increase the total national fleet to 180 aircraft.Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov stated that Centrum Air, the Group’s passenger airline, will continue its development in line with its approved strategy, focusing on the operation of modern and efficient aircraft. For passenger transportation, the airline plans to utilize Airbus aircraft, including the A320, A321, and A330 families. As part of Uzbekistan’s fleet expansion goals, the Group intends to account for up to 50% or more of the country’s total fleet through the expansion of Centrum Air and My Freighter, the Group’s cargo carrier .The parties paid special attention to the development of Centrum Air’s route network. The airline plans to launch its first scheduled flights to Europe in March 2026 with services to Frankfurt, while regular flights to Paris are expected to commence in April 2027 as part of the summer schedule.The parties noted that leveraging Tashkent’s transit potential offers clear advantages for passengers. Thanks to its favorable geographic location, connections via Tashkent allow travelers from Europe heading to Southeast Asia to reduce total travel time by an average of up to two hours compared with other major international hubs.Centrum Holding noted that in the cargo segment, My Freighter already operates a significant number of charter flights to European destinations, including France, Germany, Italy, and the Balkan region, highlighting the strong potential for logistics cooperation between Uzbekistan and the European Union.The discussion also focused on aviation personnel training and retraining. The French delegation expressed readiness to develop cooperation in pilot, engineering, and ground staff training. Potential initiatives include exchange programs, training at educational centers in France, including Toulouse, as well as partnerships with specialized institutions.The parties also discussed inbound and outbound tourism projects through Centrum Holidays. The French delegation mentioned plans to improve visa processing efficiency, which could further stimulate tourism flows.Centrum Holding presented its vision for expanding cooperation with leading French companies and organizations, including:CMA CGM, to develop transportation and cargo logistics solutions in Central Asia;Safran, to develop MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) services and supply aviation components;Simaero, to develop pilot training programs;Airbus, as well as specialized universities, to establish a private aviation training institution in Uzbekistan for flight crews and engineering personnel.Ambassador Walid Fouque reaffirmed France’s readiness to further develop cooperation in various formats and emphasized the strong potential of bilateral projects and mutual interest in strengthening partnerships between France and Uzbekistan.Background information about companies Airbus is one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers headquartered in France and the largest producer of commercial aircraft globally.Safran is a major French industrial group operating in aviation, defense, and space technologies, partnering with airlines and manufacturers worldwide.Simaero is a French company specializing in pilot training using full-flight simulators.CMA CGM is a global leader in maritime logistics and multimodal transportation solutions.About Centrum Holding Centrum Holding is an international integrated logistics and transportation group. Headquartered in Dubai, the Group operates a diversified platform combining air and ground cargo logistics, passenger aviation and manufacturing. Its core operations are based in Uzbekistan, serving customers across the globe.The Group aims to become the leading player in the logistics and transportation industry in Central Asia, connecting Asia and Europe.
23 January, 2026
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