Noida's Jewar Airport Receives Aerodrome Licence from DGCA as City Marks Busy Week
India's aviation regulator DGCA has granted the aerodrome licence for the Noida International Airport being developed at Jewar, marking a landmark regulatory milestone for one of the region's most anticipated infrastructure projects. The approval was reported by Akashvani News on September 20, 2026. The same week, Greater Noida saw a hit-and-run in which a speeding car struck four students; the driver was arrested, and a fire at an under-construction warehouse in Sector 43 drew emergency services to the scene.
🗳️ DGCA Grants Aerodrome Licence for Noida International Airport at Jewar
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the country's principal aviation regulatory authority, has granted an aerodrome licence for the Noida International Airport being developed at Jewar in Gautam Buddh Nagar district. The aerodrome licence is a formal regulatory certificate that authorises the operation of an airport site and is a required prerequisite before an airport can receive commercial aircraft operations. The granting of this licence by DGCA marks a significant milestone in the development of the Jewar airport project, which has been in the pipeline for several years. The Noida International Airport at Jewar is intended to serve the growing air travel demand in the National Capital Region, complementing existing airport capacity in and around Delhi. The announcement was reported by Akashvani News, the official public broadcaster, on September 20, 2026. The project carries substantial implications for regional economic development, employment and infrastructure growth across Noida, Greater Noida and adjacent areas of western Uttar Pradesh. Securing the aerodrome licence from the DGCA is regarded as one of the most consequential approvals in the airport development process. [4]
Speeding Car Strikes Four Students in Greater Noida; Driver Arrested
A speeding car struck four students in Greater Noida in an incident captured on camera, according to India Today reporting dated September 19, 2026. The vehicle involved was an Alto car travelling at high speed when it collided with the group of young people. After the collision, the driver left the scene. The footage of the incident was circulated widely and played a role in identifying and locating the accused. Police subsequently traced and arrested the driver following the hit-and-run. The students were hit while on a road in Greater Noida, and the circumstances of their injuries were being assessed by authorities. Hit-and-run incidents in areas frequented by students and pedestrians have remained a recurring concern for road safety advocates and residents of the Greater Noida area. The availability of camera footage in this case assisted investigators. The arrest of the driver following the incident reflects police responsiveness to the evidence at hand and the seriousness with which such cases are being treated under road safety and criminal law provisions in Uttar Pradesh. [3]
Fire Breaks Out at Under-Construction Warehouse in Noida Sector 43
A fire broke out at an under-construction warehouse in Sector 43 in Noida, according to ANI News which reported the incident on September 18, 2026. Fire services were called to the scene following the outbreak at the building, which was still in the process of construction at the time. Images taken at the spot were circulated by ANI, showing the fire at the under-construction site. No further details about the cause of the fire, the full extent of the damage, or casualty information were immediately available in the initial report. Fires at construction sites in Noida and the broader National Capital Region have on past occasions raised questions about the storage of flammable materials and adherence to fire safety protocols on active building sites. Sector 43 is a commercial and industrial zone within Noida, and an incident of this nature draws the attention of local fire authorities and safety inspectors. Emergency response teams attended to contain the blaze. The fire was reported in the evening of September 18, and local authorities were following up on the incident. [8]
🤝 Long Queues at Noida Mall as iPhone 18 Launches; Buyer from Punjab Waited Since Morning
The launch of the iPhone 18 drew enthusiastic crowds and long queues at a mall in Noida, with buyers lining up from the early morning hours to be among the first to purchase the new device, according to Bhaskar English. Among those who came to the launch was a buyer from Punjab who reported waiting in the queue since the morning before the mall opened for the day. The visitor from Punjab purchased two iPhone 18 Pro Max units. The title of the Bhaskar English report captures the consumer fervour around the launch: buyers were willing to travel considerable distances and wait for extended periods to get their hands on the latest model. Scenes of customers queuing at Noida malls for major technology product launches have become a periodic feature of retail in the National Capital Region, reflecting both the strong consumer purchasing power of the NCR market and the aspirational appeal of premium Apple products. Retailers and mall operators in Noida typically see significant footfall on launch days for flagship smartphone models. [9]
Sources: [4] News On AIR · [3] India Today · [8] ANI News · [9] Bhaskar English