AerCap Signs New Lease Agreements with My Freighter for Two Airbus A321neos
- Joe Breitfeller
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AerCap has today announced the signing of lease agreements for two Airbus A321neos with My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operates charter and scheduled passenger services as Centrum Air.
On Tuesday (December 9, 2025), AerCap Holdings announced the signing of lease agreements for two new Airbus A321neos with My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operates charter and scheduled passenger services as Centrum Air. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2027.
In Tuesday’s announcement, AerCap’s Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Anderson, said,
“We are very pleased to welcome My Freighter as AerCap’s first customer in Uzbekistan, and to support both the local aviation industry and Tashkent as an emerging hub connecting East and West. With its market-leading fuel efficiency and extended range, the A321neo will help drive the expansion of My Freighter and its passenger airline, Centrum Air, as they enter new markets. We wish the My Freighter team continued success with their growth plans and look forward to a long and successful partnership.”
Also commenting on the new Airbus A321neo lease agreements, Centrum Holding’s Chairman and CEO, Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, added,
“We are pleased to take this next step in our growth together with AerCap. The addition of the Airbus A321neos to our fleet will strengthen our operational capabilities and support our expanding international network, including the upcoming launch of routes to Europe. The A321neo’s enhanced efficiency, and extended range will enable us to offer greater comfort and more travel opportunities for our passengers while further developing Uzbekistan's connectivity with key markets around the world.”
Tashkent-based My Freighter is a cargo airline and leading integrator in Central Asia, operating scheduled and chartered cargo flights across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Established in 2020, the carrier specializes in transporting perishable goods, hazardous materials, and more, with a growing fleet of Boeing aircraft. As the first Uzbek carrier certified under CCAR-129, My Freighter connects global trade routes through strategic hubs. Backed by Centrum Holding, the airline continues to expand their operations and partnerships, supporting regional and international logistics with reliable, flexible, and customer-focused air freight solutions.
Established in January 2023, Tashkent, Uzbekistan-based Centrum Air is the country’s largest private airline. Operating under the Air Operator Certificate of My Freighter, the carrier offers passenger services using a modern all-Airbus fleet. With routes spanning destinations across Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and China, Centrum Air connects markets through scheduled and charter flights. The company’s growth strategy includes expanding their network and fleet, which currently includes 10 single-aisle aircraft, and three widebody Airbus A330s.
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) is the global leader in aircraft leasing and maintains one of the most attractive order books in the industry. The company serves around 300 customers in 80 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is headquartered in Dublin and maintains offices in Shannon, Miami, Memphis, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse, and other locations around the world.
Source: AerCap/PRNewswire