Centrum Air Implements iPort DCS to Transition to Hub-and-Spoke Network Model
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Centrum Air, the passenger brand of My Freighter Airlines, has selected iPort as its partner for the Departure Control System (DCS) and Load Control (W&B) solutions to support its transition from a point-to-point model to a hub-and-spoke network.
Based in Uzbekistan, with its main hub in Tashkent, the airline is responding to growing regional demand for enhanced connectivity by restructuring its route network and expanding capacity.
With the rapid expansion of its airport network and the need to ensure seamless travel for passengers, Centrum Air sought a reliable partner capable of swift implementation, full integration with government systems to ensure regulatory compliance, and support for through check-in operations.
Previously, Centrum Air was serviced at several airports using iPort through ground operators. Just days after signing the agreement, the airline successfully processed its first C6 flights on the iPort system under its own management.
The rollout of the system is planned across more than 30 airports within the next three months.
Today, Centrum Air operates a mixed fleet of 12 Airbus narrow- and wide-body aircraft.
In cooperation with iPort, the airline aims to provide passengers with the optimal combination of competitive fares, well-structured scheduling, and high-quality service at every stage of their journey.
Kirill Tsarkov, Director of Ground Operations at Centrum Air, stated: “We started using iPort and received positive feedback from colleagues. Our goal was to become a network airline and offer through check-in for transit passengers, so we needed a fast and reliable solution. The professional approach of the iPort team proved invaluable. We set a plan and executed it without lengthy preparation. I would like to extend my gratitude to iPort for helping us achieve our business objectives in such a short timeframe.”
Hans van Engelen, CEO of Res2, added: “We are proud that Centrum Air has chosen our system. Our flexible and scalable solution is perfectly aligned with the airline’s ambitious growth trajectory, while integration with government systems ensures full regulatory compliance — a key requirement for a fast-developing carrier. We look forward to a long and successful partnership.”