DGCA notice to Air India pilot for accepting snag-prone Dreamliner for Japan flight

The DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Air India for operating a Boeing 787 with repeated snags between Japan and India in June 2025. One flight was diverted due to cabin overheating, and another experienced a smoke smell. The regulator cited serious safety concerns regarding aircraft dispatch, MEL compliance, and crew decision-making.

DGCA notice to Air India pilot for accepting snag-prone Dreamliner for Japan flight
The DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Air India for operating a Boeing 787 with repeated snags between Japan and India in June 2025. One flight was diverted due to cabin overheating, and another experienced a smoke smell. The regulator cited serious safety concerns regarding aircraft dispatch, MEL compliance, and crew decision-making.