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Diplomatic Flight Protocols in India: A Guide for Embassies and Missions
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You have a VVIP passenger standing on the tarmac in Dubai or London, demanding a flight to Mumbai or New Delhi tomorrow morning. You check the regulations, and your heart sinks: The standard lead time for Indian landing permits is 3 working days (72 hours). For international flight dispatchers and charter operators, India is often
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