Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air seals fresh leasing agreement with Avolon

Uzbekistan's Centrum Air has finalized a significant leasing agreement with Avolon, a leading international aircraft lessor, for five new Airbus A320neo aircraft. This strategic move aims to bolster the airline's operational capacity and support its ambitious network expansion plans, with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2027.

Founded in 2023 and privately owned, Tashkent-based Centrum Air rapidly established itself in the Central Asian aviation market. As of November 2025, the carrier operated a fleet of 13 aircraft, serving over 40 domestic and international destinations. Key international routes include major hubs like Dubai, Istanbul, Delhi, Seoul, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Phuket, and Malé, underscoring its growing regional and intercontinental presence.

The addition of these five Airbus A320neo jets will be instrumental in enabling Centrum Air to further broaden its route network and sustain its trajectory of steady growth. Avolon, a global aviation leasing powerhouse, plays a critical role in facilitating fleet modernization and expansion for airlines worldwide. The lessor partners with 141 airlines across 62 countries, managing a substantial owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,159 aircraft as of September 30, 2025. This partnership highlights the increasing reliance of rapidly expanding airlines on flexible leasing solutions to meet their fleet requirements.