Acron Aviation signs training deal with Centrum Air, My Freighter

Acron Aviation announced the signing of a multi-year pilot training agreement with carrier My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operate charter flights and passenger services as Centrum Air. The contract will run until the end of May 2027 and will see My Freighter take advantage of Acron Aviation’s Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) devices for its advanced pilot training. Under the agreement, training will be delivered primarily at Acron Aviation’s state-of-the-art Bangkok Training Centre, with an option for additional capacity to be provided at the company’s London Training Centre. The comprehensive program will ensure that My Freighter, and Centrum Air, pilots receive world-class training aligned with international safety and operational standards. David Coward, senior vice president and general manager of training services at Acron Aviation said: “This agreement reflects our commitment to building long-term partnerships that strengthen pilot training capabilities in Central Asia.” Coward continued, “by working closely with My Freighter, we are proud to support the continued growth of not just the airline, but Uzbekistan’s aviation industry and the emerging ‘Air Freight Silk Road’.” Eldar Khamdeev, deputy general director for flight operations at My Freighter and Centrum Air, said: “For us, this agreement is not just about access to world-class simulators, it is an investment in the professional growth of our pilots and the long-term safety of our operations. By partnering with Acron Aviation, we ensure that our crews are trained to the highest international standards, which will directly support the expansion of both My Freighter and Centrum Air across new markets and routes.” (PHOTO: Acron Aviation) Acron Aviation also announced the installation of a state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at its London Training Centre (LTC), significantly expanding training capacity and reinforcing its commitment to meeting the growing demand for commercial pilot training in the region. This milestone device is particularly notable as it represents Acron Aviation’s 100th Airbus A320 FFS, manufactured out of its UK facility, a landmark achievement that underscores the company’s global leadership in aviation training technology and infrastructure. With the A320neo simulator in place for Q1 2026, Acron Aviation’s LTC will be equipped to deliver greater training capacity and improve access to cutting-edge flight simulation technologies for airline and cadet pilots. Acron’s Coward said: “This new simulator not only increases our operational capacity in London but also marks an important achievement in our ongoing investment in training excellence.” Coward continued, “reaching 100 A320 devices is a testament to our longstanding partnerships with Airbus, global airlines and our role in shaping the next generation of commercial aviators.” Acron Aviation provides a full range of pilot training services from its London and Bangkok training centres including: Type Rating for Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320, Airbus A330, and ATR 72-500/600, Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ), and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]