DUBLIN, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap" or the "Company") (NYSE:AER) today announced it has signed lease agreements for two new Airbus A321neo aircraft with My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operates charter and scheduled passenger services as Centrum Air. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in Q4 2027.

"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," said Peter Anderson, the Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. "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."

"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," commented Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Chairman and CEO of Centrum Holding.

About AerCap

AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Memphis, Miami, Singapore, London, Dubai, Shanghai, Amsterdam and other locations around the world.

About My Freighter

My Freighter is a Tashkent-based 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 airline 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 its operations and partnerships, supporting regional and international logistics with reliable, flexible, and customer-focused air freight solutions.

About Centrum Air

Centrum Air, established in January 2023 and based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is the country's largest private airline. Operating under the Air Operator Certificate of My Freighter, it 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. Its growth strategy includes expanding its network and fleet, which currently comprises ten narrow-body aircraft and three wide-body A330s. Ambitious and customer-focused, Centrum Air delivers efficiency, flexibility, and high service standards in regional aviation.

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