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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.

31 March, 2026Important
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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."

31 March, 2026About the Company
Centrum Air and Turkish Technic Signed a Multi-Year Component Pool Services Agreement

Centrum Air and Turkish Technic Signed a Multi-Year Component Pool Services Agreement

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, 2026Important
Centrum Air Launches Next-Generation Airline Retailing and Distribution Platform Powered by Verteil

Centrum Air Launches Next-Generation Airline Retailing and Distribution Platform Powered by Verteil

Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Kochi, India – 24.03.2026 – Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private air carrier and part of Centrum Holding, today announced the launch of its next-generation retailing and distribution platform powered by Verteil Technologies. The deployment includes a Centrum-branded NDC API Gateway and NDC Agency Portal, both underpinned by a core Order Management System (OMS) that provides the platform’s foundational capabilities. This architecture creates a modern airline-owned technology foundation to support Centrum Air’s retailing, distribution, and seller connectivity strategy. Built on IATA’s modern Offer and Order based retailing principles, the platform will help Centrum Air accelerate its NDC journey while giving the airline greater control over how its products are created, distributed, and serviced across channels. The launch marks a key milestone in Centrum Air’s evolution toward a more agile, modern retailing model.Platform Overview: With this deployment, Centrum Air now operates a unified technology stack that brings together airline controlled NDC connectivity, order management, and agency servicing in a single branded environment. Verteil served as the technology provider and implementation partner for the solution, reinforcing its role not only as a leading NDC aggregator, but as an airline IT provider enabling the next phase of modern airline retailing. A standout capability of the platform is its ability to support fully automated seller onboarding, allowing Centrum Air to rapidly and safely activate both IATA and non-IATA travel sellers. This eliminates the traditional complexity and long lead times associated with distribution expansion. Also, this gives the airline a scalable way to grow agency reach across both established and high-growth markets while maintaining commercial control.Payments and Distribution: The new platform also supports a more flexible transaction environment by enabling multiple payment and settlement models, including BSP, card-based payments, and newer alternative payment methods suited for cross-border and agency-driven use cases. This gives Centrum Air a stronger foundation to expand distribution while improving the flexibility with which transactions are controlled, processed, and settled across markets. In parallel with powering Centrum Air’s branded retailing and distribution stack, Verteil will also enable Centrum Air content on the Verteil Aggregator platform, extending the airline’s reach to Verteil’s global network of connected travel agencies and sellers. Together, the deployment positions Centrum Air to scale distribution with greater speed while building on a modern, airline-controlled retailing infrastructure.Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and CEO of Centrum Holding, said:"This launch is an important step in Centrum Air's growth journey and in how we engage the travel trade globally. Our expanding geography, flight frequency, and leading position in the region require a modern retailing and distribution foundation that gives us speed, flexibility, and control, not only to accelerate our NDC journey, but also to simplify how we connect with and onboard sellers across markets. Verteil's platform provides us with that foundation and supports our ambition to scale with a more agile and future-ready commercial infrastructure."Jerrin Jos, Founder and CEO of Verteil Technologies, said:“Our collaboration with Centrum Air reflects a shared vision of building a modern airline retailing ecosystem. Centrum Air’s launch is a strong example of how airlines are now looking beyond basic connectivity and investing in airline-owned retailing infrastructure. This deployment brings together branded NDC connectivity, order management, seller enablement, and modern payment orchestration into a single platform built for growth. For Verteil, it reflects our evolution from being a leading NDC aggregator to also becoming a strategic IT provider to airlines — helping them modernize distribution, accelerate NDC adoption, and build the technology foundation for the next era of airline retailing.”About Centrum AirCentrum Air, part of Centrum Holding, is Uzbekistan’s largest private airline. Centrum Air’s fleet consists of 14 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. About Verteil TechnologiesVerteil Technologies, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kochi, India, with offices in Dubai, Japan, Nigeria and Kenya, is a travel technology provider specializing in IATA NDC-standard solutions for airlines and travel sellers. Verteil’s technology enables airlines to deploy modern retailing infrastructure, including API connectivity, agency portals, order management systems and payment capabilities aligned with IATA’s evolving distribution standards.

23 March, 2026About the Company
Centrum Air Expands Route Network and Launches  New International Destinations

Centrum Air Expands Route Network and Launches New International Destinations

Centrum Air announces the launch of a number of new scheduled international routes as part of the development of its route network. The main focus is on expanding its presence in the CIS countries as well as strengthening air connectivity with Asian markets.In the spring–summer schedule, the airline is launching new flights to cities in Russia:Omsk – from March 31, twice a week (Tuesday, Friday)Krasnoyarsk – from March 29, twice a week (Thursday, Sunday)Samara – from March 30, twice a week (Monday, Thursday)Sochi – from March 30, twice a week (Monday, Friday)Ulan-Ude – from April 1, once a week (Wednesday)The launch of these routes will enhance regional connectivity and provide additional travel opportunities for passengers making regular trips between Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation.At the same time, the airline is strengthening its regional network by launching flights to Central and South Asian countries:Astana – from March 29, four times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday)Uralsk – from April 22, twice a week (Tuesday, Sunday)Osh – from April 1, twice a week (Wednesday, Saturday)Lahore – from April 21, twice a week (Tuesday, Friday)The launch of these routes will contribute to the development of regional connectivity, expansion of business and tourism ties, and strengthening of interregional cooperation.All flights will be operated from Tashkent using modern and comfortable Airbus A320 aircraft.As part of further network expansion, the airline also plans to launch additional routes, including domestic flights on the Tashkent – Samarkand route, as well as international destinations to Vietnam – Da Nang and Cam Ranh (Nha Trang).In addition, the airline will launch its first European destination – Frankfurt starting March 30.More detailed information about flight schedules and ticket prices is available on the official website: centrum-air.com.Additional information:Phone: (+998) 55-518-88-88Website: centrum-air.comFacebook: fb.com/centrumairlinesInstagram: @centrumairTelegram: t.me/centrumair

23 March, 2026Destination
Centrum Air Continues Repatriation Flights

Centrum Air Continues Repatriation Flights

On March 8, Centrum Air operated a repatriation flight on the Riyadh – Tashkent route, ensuring the return of passengers who were previously unable to depart on the Doha – Tashkent flight on March 6. The evacuation flight C63020 was operated from Riyadh as Doha Airport was closed at the time the flight was being organized. As a result, passengers were transported to the capital of Saudi Arabia, from where the airline arranged their onward flight to Tashkent.Through coordination with aviation authorities and airport services, the airline ensured the safe operation of the flight and the return of passengers to Uzbekistan.As part of these efforts, an additional flight on the Riyadh – Tashkent route is scheduled for March 10:March 10 (Local time)C63020 Riyadh 06:00 – Tashkent 14:00This flight is organized with the support of the Embassies of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to assist in the return of citizens currently located in the region. Some of the passengers arrived in Qatar on flights operated by other airlines and are currently awaiting the opportunity to return to Uzbekistan with the assistance of Centrum Air.The airline’s priority remains flight safety and support for passengers in non-standard operational situations.Centrum Air thanks its passengers for their understanding and trust.

7 March, 2026Important
Centrum Air adjusts route network and transfers part  of its flights from Samarkand to the capital

Centrum Air adjusts route network and transfers part of its flights from Samarkand to the capital

Centrum Air announces changes to its fleet basing structure and flight schedule as part of a planned route network adjustment and preparations for the 2026 summer season.To improve operational efficiency, enhance connections, and concentrate resources at the airline’s main hub, part of the flights previously operated from Samarkand will be transferred to departures from Tashkent.With the transition to the new operating model, flights on the Samarkand – Istanbul, Dubai and Moscow (Domodedovo) routes will be discontinued in their current format starting March 29.Flights on the Samarkand – Vladivostok and Samarkand – Sochi routes will continue under the 2026 summer schedule with departures from Tashkent, while maintaining the same frequencies (from April 1).The Samarkand – Tel-Aviv route will remain unchanged and will operate according to the current schedule.The transfer of part of the operations to Tashkent will allow the airline to ensure a more stable schedule, offer expanded transfer opportunities for connecting passengers, and improve overall punctuality and fleet utilization.Passengers who have already purchased tickets for flights from Samarkand will be offered a full refund or free rebooking to similar flights departing from Tashkent.For refunds or rebooking assistance, passengers may contact customer support: COSTUMERCARE@centrum-air.com +998 55 518 88 88Centrum Air apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks passengers for their understanding.

26 February, 2026About the Company
Centrum Air Becomes the Official Sponsor  of the Basketball Federation of Uzbekistan

Centrum Air Becomes the Official Sponsor of the Basketball Federation of Uzbekistan

Centrum Air has announced the start of its partnership with the Basketball Federation of Uzbekistan as an official sponsor. Supporting sports is part of the company’s long-term sustainability and social responsibility strategy (ESG approach), aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and contributing to the development of young people across the country.Centrum Air consistently invests in sports initiatives and the promotion of active living. This is not the company’s first collaboration with sports organizations: previously, the airline sponsored FC Andijan, supporting the development of regional football and local communities. The company also provided transportation for Uzbek para-athletes participating in the 5th Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai in 2025, where the national team achieved first place in the overall medal standings among 35 countries. Today, we are taking this work to the national level and are pleased to contribute to the development of basketball and the promotion of an active lifestyle among youth.The new partnership elevates these efforts nationwide. Within the framework of the cooperation, the parties plan to implement joint image-building and social projects, as well as special initiatives aimed at promoting sports among fans and passengers.Recently, Centrum Air also took part in organizing a dedicated photo shoot featuring members of the national basketball team, photographed by renowned Georgian photographer Gio Kardava.For Centrum Air, supporting sports means investing in the country’s future, nurturing talent, and contributing to a stronger and more united society.

24 February, 2026About the Company
Centrum Holding participated in the business program of the President of Uzbekistan’s visit to the United States

Centrum Holding participated in the business program of the President of Uzbekistan’s visit to the United States

Representatives of Centrum Holding took part in the official business program of the visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Washington, D.C., including the ceremony for the signing of bilateral documents and the presentation of joint investment projects. The meeting brought together representatives of government agencies, financial institutions and the business community of the United States, as well as executives of leading international companies and organizations. The event focused on expanding economic and investment cooperation and advancing infrastructure and strategic initiatives.Particular attention was given to the company’s preparation for entering the public capital markets. The company plans to place up to 30% of its shares in free float, with the proceeds to be allocated to infrastructure modernization, expansion of operational capacity, and fleet development. In line with its development strategy through 2029, the holding aims to build a fleet of up to 100 aircraft.Oppenheimer & Co. and Citibank act as strategic advisors and underwriters for the project. Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to long-term partnership and continued cooperation on investment initiatives.Centrum Holding will continue implementing its investment program aimed at developing aviation, cargo and ground logistics infrastructure and strengthening the country’s transport capacity.

23 February, 2026About the Company
Carry-on Baggage Rules on Centrum Air Flights

Carry-on Baggage Rules on Centrum Air Flights

For the comfort and safety of passengers, Centrum Air applies unified carry-on baggage rules for items transported in the aircraft cabin.Each passenger may bring one piece of carry-on baggage on board free of charge, weighing up to 8 kg.The total dimensions must not exceed 115 cm. The recommended size is 55 × 35 × 25 cm. All elements are included in the measurement, such as pockets, handles, and wheels.A special carry-on tag is attached during check-in.At the airport, carry-on items may be checked using a baggage sizer and must fit freely inside it. Additional checks may also be conducted at boarding.On board, carry-on baggage must be placed either under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin. A compact, foldable stroller may be carried instead of standard carry-on baggage.In addition to the main carry-on allowance, passengers may also bring the following items free of charge:• a small backpack, handbag, or laptop bag (up to 30 × 40 × 10 cm)• a blanket• reading materials• baby food• an umbrella or walking cane• one duty-free shopping bagThese items are not included in the measurement of the main carry-on baggage.If your carry-on exceeds the permitted number of items, weight, or dimensions, it must be checked in as registered baggage at the check-in counter. Additional charges may apply according to the fare rules.Compliance with carry-on size and weight limits helps ensure passenger comfort and the timely departure of flights.Detailed information about baggage and carry-on allowances is available in your electronic itinerary receipt and on the official Centrum Air website.

16 February, 2026Important
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