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Centrum Air Receives IATA ARM Index Certification and Completes First NDC Sale
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.

Centrum Air to Implement Optifly Platform to Support Operational Planning
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."

















