The FAA says that Southwest Airlines has grounded at least 42 planes for “possible structural damage,” says the Dallas Morning News. The announcement comes after the FAA proposed record-breaking fines after an investigation uncovered that Southwest may have kept 46 planes flying even though they required safety inspections for fuselage damage.

The airline has also placed 3 employees on administrative leave.

Southwest Airlines grounds dozens of jets after safety probe [Dallas Morning News]
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