October 18, 2009 2:10 PM

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US aircraft forced to land at Mumbai airport for allegedly violating Indian airspace

An American chartered aircraft with 205 passengers, including US marines on board, was forced to land at Mumbai airport today for alleged violation of the Indian airspace.<br/>The plane was on way from Fujiriah in the UAE to Bangkok.<br/><br/>A Mumbai International Airport Limited spokesperson said the aircraft was made to land in Mumbai while overflying Indian airspace as there was some confusion about its call sign.<br/><br/>The aircraft landed at Mumbai airport at 0752 hours and has been parked at a remote bay, with all passengers on board the plane.<br/><br/>According to Air force spokesman no prior clearance had been taken from Air Operation Routing clearance (AOR), which is mandatory if the aircraft has on board military personnel or cargo . The Aircraft had civilian clearance from Directorate General of Civil Aviation to fly over Indian airspace. <br/><br/>Talking to All India Radio correspondent, IAF spokesperson Wing Commander T.K. Singha said that the detained US aircraft has been given clearance to fly out of country. The time of its flight will, however, be decided by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

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