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Air India continues operating Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite snags; DGCA seeks explanation

Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to Air India. The notice seeks an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite repeated technical issues. The regulator flagged safety concerns related to aircraft dispatch and crew decision-making. The aircraft was reportedly flown with prior knowledge of existing system degradations. Details of specific flight dates are being ascertained.