AerCap has signed lease agreements for two new Airbus A321neo aircraft with My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operates passenger services under the Centrum Air brand. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2027 and will support the rapid expansion of Uzbekistan’s largest private airline.
Peter Anderson, AerCap’s Chief Commercial Officer, welcomed the partnership, noting that My Freighter is AerCap’s first customer in Uzbekistan. He highlighted Tashkent’s emergence as an aviation hub connecting East and West, adding that the fuel-efficient, long-range A321neo will play a key role in the airline’s growth and market expansion.
Centrum Holding Chairman and CEO, Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, said the addition of the A321neo aircraft strengthens the carrier’s operational capabilities ahead of its upcoming route launches to Europe. He emphasised that the aircraft’s range and efficiency will enhance passenger comfort and improve Uzbekistan’s connectivity to global markets.
Centrum Air, established in January 2023 and operating under My Freighter’s Air Operator Certificate, has quickly become the largest private airline in Uzbekistan. Based in Tashkent, it operates an all-Airbus fleet serving destinations across Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe and China, via both scheduled and charter services. Its current fleet includes ten narrow-body aircraft and three wide-body A330s. The airline’s strategy focuses on expanding both its fleet and network while maintaining efficiency, flexibility and high service standards.
The arrival of the A321neos marks a significant milestone in Centrum Air’s growth trajectory, supporting its ambition to enhance connectivity, enter new markets and strengthen its position as a prominent regional carrier.
