Dubai | 19 November 2025: Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has agreed to lease five Airbus A320 family aircraft to Centrum Air, acarrier launched in 2023 and Uzbekistan’s largest private airline. The transaction was announced today at the Dubai Airshow.
Avolon added Centrum Air as a customer earlier this year through the lease of an A320-200 that was delivered last month. The new aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027.
Centrum Air currently flies to more than 40 domestic and international destinations including Dubai, Istanbul, Delhi, Seoul, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Phuket,and Male. The new aircraft will support Centrum Air’s route expansion and growth plans.
Avolon had 347 A320neo family aircraft on order as of 30 September 2025.
Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon commented: “We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with Centrum Air and to provide them with additional capacity to support their growth plans. Our large orderbook of new technology aircraft, in a market with limited available supply, provides us with exciting potential to support our customer’s plans to expand in Central Asia’s fast growing aviation market.”
Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Chairman of Centrum Air commented: “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Avolon as we continue to grow our fleet and strengthen our international network. These new aircraft will play an important role in supporting our strategic plans for expansion and improving the travel experience for our passengers. This cooperation marks another milestone in Centrum Air’s long-term development.”
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About Avolon
Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel. We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution. We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet. Working with 141 airlines in 62 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,159 aircraft, as of 30 September 2025. www.avolon.aero
About Centrum Air
Centrum Air is the largest private airline in Uzbekistan with the most modern fleet of aircraft in the Uzbek air transportation market. The airline was established on January 18, 2023 as part of a government initiative aimed at improving the quality of air travel for residents of the republic. Despite its young age, the airline has already earned the trust of passengers and partners as a reliable and safe carrier. The airline’s fleet consists of 13 modern Airbus aircraft, including A320, A320neo, A321neo, and three wide-body A330-300s. This modern fleet enables Centrum Air to increase frequencies on existing routes and launch new destinations, strengthening Uzbekistan’s position as a key air hub of Central Asia. Centrum Air operates regular flights to Dubai, Istanbul, Delhi, Seoul, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Phuket, Male, as well as charter flights on modern aircraft. www.centrum-air.com