India's aviation regulator, the DGCA, has issued a show-cause notice to Air India seeking an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANI) despite recurring technical snags. The notice, dated December 29, flags safety concerns regarding aircraft dispatch, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) compliance, and flight crew decision-making during flights on the Delhi-Tokyo route. The DGCA noted the aircraft was operated despite prior knowledge of system degradations and repeated issues, raising questions about the airline's adherence to safety protocols.