The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit (FCOP) to Air Algérie, with the airline’s inaugural flight on the Algeria-Nigeria-Douala route scheduled for April 6, 2025.
The development followed a high-level meeting between the NCAA Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo, and His Excellency Mr. Hocine Mezoued, the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
The NCAA said in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday that the FCOP enables Air Algérie to operate on a newly approved route connecting Algeria, Nigeria, and Douala, Cameroon.
It pointed out that the route is expected to improve connectivity, foster economic collaboration, and deepen ties between the two countries and the broader region.
“The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, today, 25th of March 2025, met with His Excellency Mr. Hocine Mezoued, the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector.
“A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit (FCOP) to Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, enabling expanded connectivity, fostering economic ties, and strengthening mutual partnership. Additionally, approval was granted for a new flight route connecting Algeria-Nigeria-Douala, Cameroon.
“The inaugural flight on this route, operated by Air Algérie, is scheduled to commence on the 6th of April 2025, signifying a new era of strengthened ties and improved air travel between Nigeria and Algeria,” the statement read.
The new route is expected to benefit not only Nigeria and Algeria but also the broader West and North African regions, fostering economic growth and regional integration.
