Bolivia has officially confirmed Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) will remain a state-owned enterprise while advancing fleet renewal negotiations with Embraer, abandoning prior privatization discussions. Public Works Minister Mauricio Zamora, following a July 8 visit to Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility, stated conversations are underway to acquire new aircraft, potentially including E195-E2 models for their range and capacity. The airline currently operates only 10 aircraft, severely constraining capacity as the domestic market faces increased competition. While initial reports cited a lease of 10 units, reliable sources confirm no signed contract exists and the exact number or lease-versus-purchase structure remains unfinalized. This strategic reset follows internal turmoil, including the July 9 removal of General Manager Eduardo Valdivia over an unauthorized US trip scandal.