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==Financial and operational performance==
==Financial and operational performance==
On 29 March 2009, Boliviana of Aviación (Boa) made its inaugural flight. To almost a year of the fact, the participation of the state company in the regular aeronautical market came to a close of 50% and his utilities to some [[United States dollar|US$]]2.2 million.<ref>[http://boa.bo/mercado.htm Boliviana de Aviación]{{dead link|date=February 2013}}</ref> Some domestic networks have been dominated by the services of BoA. Most of the airline's financial success is due to the 10% reduction of all its fares in domestic flights compared with AeroSur.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://avionesbol.blogspot.com/2009/03/boa-oferta-sus-tarifas-rebajadas.html |title=BoA oferta sus tarifas rebajadas; AeroSur destaca su variada oferta &#124; NOTAS DE AEROLINEAS DE BOLIVIA |publisher=Avionesbol.blogspot.com |date=March 28, 2009 |accessdate=2013-02-03}}</ref>
On 29 March 2009, Boliviana of Aviación (Boa) made its inaugural flight. To almost a year of the fact, the participation of the state company in the regular aeronautical market came to a close of 50% and his utilities to some [[United States dollar|US$]]2.2 million.<ref>[http://boa.bo/mercado.htm Boliviana de Aviación] {{wayback|url=http://boa.bo/mercado.htm |date=20120314222424 }}</ref> Some domestic networks have been dominated by the services of BoA. Most of the airline's financial success is due to the 10% reduction of all its fares in domestic flights compared with AeroSur.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://avionesbol.blogspot.com/2009/03/boa-oferta-sus-tarifas-rebajadas.html |title=BoA oferta sus tarifas rebajadas; AeroSur destaca su variada oferta &#124; NOTAS DE AEROLINEAS DE BOLIVIA |publisher=Avionesbol.blogspot.com |date=March 28, 2009 |accessdate=2013-02-03}}</ref>


Since 2010, the airline began taking leadership in some domestic routes, in decline of the private flag carrier AeroSur.
Since 2010, the airline began taking leadership in some domestic routes, in decline of the private flag carrier AeroSur.

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Boliviana de Aviación
IATA ICAO Callsign
OB BOV BOLIVIANA
Founded24 October 2007
HubsJorge Wilstermann International Airport (Cochabamba)
Focus citiesViru Viru International Airport (Santa Cruz de la Sierra)
El Alto International Airport (La Paz)
Fleet size14 (+14)
Destinations12
HeadquartersCochabamba, Bolivia
Key peopleRonald Casso (CEO)
RevenueIncrease Bs. 924 million (2013)[1]
Websiteboa.bo

Boliviana de Aviación often referred to as simply BoA is Bolivia's flag carrier and is wholly owned by the country's government. BoA was founded on 24 October 2007 under the president Evo Morales and commenced operations on 30 March 2009 replacing the troubled Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano as flag carrier.[2] in November 2014, the airline became a member of the International Air Transport Association.[3][4]

Its corporate headquarters are in Cochabamba,[5] and its main hub is Jorge Wilstermann International Airport, from where it serves a network of 12 destinations, though most international flights, including long-haul services to Miami and Madrid operate out of Viru Viru International Airport.[6]

BoA operates an all-Boeing fleet and is currently undergoing a major expansion. It recently incorporated two Boeing 767-300ERs and is planning to update its Boeing 737 Classic fleet to newer Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. Additionally, the airline plans to open new routes to Caracas, Havana and Lima.[7]

History

BoA's first Boeing 737-300 parked at El Alto International Airport in La Paz.

Boliviana de Aviación BoA was created by means of the Supreme Decree Nº 29318 of October 24, 2007 like a Strategic National Public enterprise, under the order of the Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Services and Housing. It is supported with articles of association approved by means of Supreme Decree Nº 29482 of March 19, 2008. The airline's principal intention is to provide the State a direct mechanism of execution of the aeronautical politics and the democratization of the air transport in Bolivia.

It was established by the Bolivian Government under the president Evo Morales, replacing the troubled Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano as flag carrier. The president remembered that the state-owned airline was created to attend the country in emergency situations, like the bankruptctcy of the former flag carrier Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano (LAB), leaving hundreds of unemployed people. BoA's inaugural flight was made on 29 March 2009 connecting the cities of La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz de la Sierra. In 2010, BoA became the only airline in Bolivia to operate international flights outside Latin America after AeroSur ceased operations.

Expansion

Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) is currently undergoing a rapid expansion. In a little time, the airline received the title of flag carrier, along with AeroSur. This fact generated a strong competence among the two airlines. The main reason that generated BoA's success is the strong support and effort by the government.

Route expansion

A Boeing 737-300 being pushed back at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport.

In less than three months of operations (after its inaugural flight), Boliviana de Aviación extended its domestic network serving the city of Tarija.[8] In a gradual time the airline expects to extend its services to the principal cities in Bolivia to consolidate its presence in the national market.[8] The inaugural flight to Tarija was made from El Alto International Airport.[8]

Boliviana de Aviación operates a comprehensive network of scheduled domestic flights, covering all the principal cities of Bolivia. However the airline's fast growth allowed BoA to commence operating international routes. On 14 May 2010, Boliviana de Aviación received all the operative authorizations for flying internationally inaugurating its first international flight from Cochabamba to Buenos Aires.[9] In November 2010, the airline inaugurated its second international destination: São Paulo.[10] BoA currently offers six weekly frequencies to Buenos Aires and three trips to São Paulo, which will be extended to five frequencies.[11]

Boliviana de Aviación also plans to open new routes: Caracas (Venezuela), Havana (Cuba), Lima (Peru) and Miami (USA).[12]

Fleet expansion

A Boeing 767-200ER (now retired) landing at Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Boliviana de Aviación started operations with only two Boeing 737-300s.

  • On 29 September, BoA announced the arrival of its 3rd Boeing 737.
  • On 14 April 2010, BoA received its 4th Boeing 737.
  • In April 2011, BoA received its 5th Boeing 737, president Evo Morales celebrated the new acquisition and emphasized the positive results in the coverage of the internal market.[13]

The President anticipated that to consolidate this state company, like the biggest and youngest of Bolivia, this year Boliviana de Aviación will acquire a sixth airplane.[14]

Financial and operational performance

On 29 March 2009, Boliviana of Aviación (Boa) made its inaugural flight. To almost a year of the fact, the participation of the state company in the regular aeronautical market came to a close of 50% and his utilities to some US$2.2 million.[15] Some domestic networks have been dominated by the services of BoA. Most of the airline's financial success is due to the 10% reduction of all its fares in domestic flights compared with AeroSur.[16]

Since 2010, the airline began taking leadership in some domestic routes, in decline of the private flag carrier AeroSur. According to the Authority of Inspection and Social control of Transport and Telecommunications (ATT), Boliviana de Aviación achieved the passengers' biggest quantity in three routes:[17]

Destinations

Codeshare agreements

Boliviana de Aviación has codeshare agreements with the following airlines (as of December 2015):

Countries with destinations of Boliviana de Aviación.
  Bolivia
  Boliviana de Aviación destinations (including special flights)
  Future destinatons

Boliviana de Aviación serves Bolivia, Latin America, North America and Europe. The airline operates flights to the following destinations (as of March 2015):

Special flights

Boliviana de Aviación also operates special flights to the following cities:

Future Destinations

Fleet

The fleet of Boliviana de Aviación includes the following aircraft as of August 2015:[22][23]

BoA's Boeing 737-300 at the Jorge Wilstermann International Airport.
BoA Boeing 767-300ER landing at MIA
BoA's fleet
Aircraft In fleet Orders Passengers Notes
C Y Total
Boeing 737-300 10 - 0 138 138 To be phased out. Replacement Aircraft: Boeing 737-700.
Boeing 737-700 3 9[24] 0 136 136 Entry into service: 2015-2016.
Boeing 737-800 0 5[25] 0 168 168 Entry into service: 2016.
Boeing 767-300ER 2 1[26] 20 205 225
Bombardier CRJ200 0 4 0 50 50 To be operated as BoA Regional.
Total 15 14

Antonov An-148

The Bolivian Government and the Russian ambassador are negotiating the acquisition of the Antonov An-148 for official and civil uses.[27] Bolivia is interested in acquiring 8 planes, one as the presidential carrier and 7 to the state-owned airlines which are Boliviana de Aviación and Transporte Aéreo Militar. According to the negotiation, BoA would receive 4 planes and TAM 3 planes of this type.[28] However, the negotiation depends on the cooperative advances between the Bolivian and Russian governments as regards a credit for US$250 million.[29]

Boeing 767

The first of three Boeing 767-300 aircraft for the airline was delivered in late October 2014 and is expected to be used on Madrid and Miami services.[30]

References

  1. ^ name=Flujo financiero>"Flujo financiero BoA" (PDF). Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas Públicas. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  2. ^ "BoA Site - About Us". boa.bo. 2009-12-09. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
  3. ^ "IATA Current Airline Members". iata.org. 2015-03-03. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
  4. ^ "Boliviana de Aviación, LIAT Airlines y Aerogal reciben certificación de IATA". eju.tv. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
  5. ^ "Contáctenos" (Archive) Boliviana de Aviación. Retrieved on March 22, 2014. "Oficina Central Cochabamba Dirección : Calle Jordán #202 esq. Nataniel Aguirre" - Directions (Archive)
  6. ^ "BoA alzara vuelo el primer trimestre del 2008 con $us 15 millones de capital de arranque". Tarija Libre Boliviana Noticia (in Spanish). 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
  7. ^ "BoA ve nuevos destinos en La Habana y Lima". lostiempos.com. April 19, 2011. Retrieved 2014-12-31.
  8. ^ a b c Template:Es icon http://www.hoybolivia.com/Noticia.php?IdNoticia=16357
  9. ^ "BOA confirma inauguracion de ruta internacional a Buenos Aires | Tarija Bolivia Gas YPFB Nacionalizacion". Tarijalibre.tarijaindustrial.com. 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  10. ^ "BoA inagura nuevo vuelo a São Paulo". Prensalibre.com. 2010-11-22. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  11. ^ Template:Es icon BoA ofrece seis frecuencias semanales a Buenos Aires y tres viajes a Sao Paulo, que serán ampliadas a cinco frecuencias. http://www.opinion.com.bo/opinion/opinionferia/2011/0428/suplementos.php?id=680
  12. ^ Template:Es icon Los próximos destinos serán Caracas, Lima, La Habana y Santiago http://www.prensalibre.com/economia/BoA-inagura-nuevo-Sao-Paulo_0_376762332.html
  13. ^ "El gobierno entrega la quinta aeronave a BOA". Lostiempos.com. 2011-04-30. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  14. ^ Template:Es icon El Jefe de Estado anticipó que para consolidar a esa empresa estatal, como la mayor operadora aerocomercial de Bolivia, este año se adquirirá la sexta nave. http://www.lostiempos.com/diario/actualidad/economia/20110430/el-gobierno-entrega-la-quinta-aeronave-a-boa_123767_248181.html
  15. ^ Boliviana de Aviación Template:Wayback
  16. ^ "BoA oferta sus tarifas rebajadas; AeroSur destaca su variada oferta | NOTAS DE AEROLINEAS DE BOLIVIA". Avionesbol.blogspot.com. March 28, 2009. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  17. ^ BoA lidera 3 rutas, AeroSur habla de competencia desleal[dead link]
  18. ^ Template:Es icon Cochabamba-Cobija, con el 64 por ciento http://att.gob.bo/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=591:boa-lidera-3-rutas-aerosur-habla-de-competencia-desleal&catid=53:transportes
  19. ^ Template:Es icon Cochabamba-Sucre, con el 73 por ciento http://att.gob.bo/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=591:boa-lidera-3-rutas-aerosur-habla-de-competencia-desleal&catid=53:transportes
  20. ^ Template:Es icon Cochabamba-Tarija, con el 93 por ciento http://att.gob.bo/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=591:boa-lidera-3-rutas-aerosur-habla-de-competencia-desleal&catid=53:transportes
  21. ^ a b c "BoA abrirá rutas a Lima y Caracas el próximo año". Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  22. ^ "CH-Aviation - BoA - Boliviana de Aviación". Ch-aviation.ch. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  23. ^ "Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) Fleet Details and History". Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  24. ^ "Boliviana de Aviación ahorrará US$500.000 con avión y tripulación propia". Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  25. ^ "BoA incorpora un nuevo avión Boeing 737-800" (in Spanish). El Deber. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  26. ^ "BoA Boliviana de Aviación to add B737-800s by mid-summer". ch-aviation. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  27. ^ "Bolivia interesada en comprar avión presidencial y helicópteros rusos | Rusia-Iberoamérica | RIA Novosti". Sp.rian.ru. 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  28. ^ Template:Es icon TAM con tres aviones y BoA con cuatro. http://www.airline92.com/
  29. ^ "Compañía "Boliviana de Aviación" negocia cinco aviones rusos Antonov-148". Informeaeronautico.com. 2009-08-28. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  30. ^ Airliner World: 15. December 2014. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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