Bolivia has announced a concrete plan to renew Boliviana de Aviación’s fleet with new Embraer jets while explicitly ruling out privatization of the state-owned carrier. Minister Mauricio Zamora confirmed active contacts with Embraer S.A. to acquire next-generation E190-E2 or E195-E2 aircraft, targeting improved bypass ratios, lower MTOW, and reduced operating costs ahead of Latin America’s open-skies policy. The government rejected both privatization and protectionism, favoring state-led modernization to address BoA’s aging ERJ-190LR fleet and recent operational setbacks. This policy declaration marks the first firm commitment to fleet renewal after years of delays, though specific model selection, delivery timeline, and contract value remain undisclosed pending formal agreements.