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CNN
4 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Rampaging raccoons add to Airbus factory headaches
A family of raccoons recently broke into an Airbus factory in Canada, adding an unusual headache to the planemaker's more familiar troubles with parts shortages and supply chain snags. Five of the baby mammals were found inside the plant near Montreal, which produces A220 airliners, sources told Reuters, after their mother was spotted climbing the landing gear of a jet being produced for a European airline. 'A guy came face to face with the raccoon, after having entered the plane,' a factory worker said. A second source said damage included urine and chewed wires. Workers on the overstretched assembly line had to be pulled off normal jobs to undertake the time-consuming task of quarantining the first jet and inspecting for damage from the furry intruders, which are known for foraging in trash cans for food. Airbus confirmed the discovery of a family of raccoons on one plane but declined to say whether they had further delayed production or caused any damage. 'The aircraft is pursuing its assembly process,' a spokesperson said, adding measures had been put in place to ensure safety and quality. While the incident is only a temporary headache, it comes as Airbus is scrambling to speed up production, having warned airlines that it faces another three years of delivery delays as it works through a backlog of supply-chain problems. Recent snags include missing engines, late arrivals of components and delayed interiors, Airbus has said. But rarely have its contingency plans had to deal with stray omnivores at the rural plant. 'We had to open everything back up to inspect,' explained the second source. Airbus said the animals had been removed to a safe location.
CNN
4 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Rampaging raccoons add to Airbus factory headaches
A family of raccoons recently broke into an Airbus factory in Canada, adding an unusual headache to the planemaker's more familiar troubles with parts shortages and supply chain snags. Five of the baby mammals were found inside the plant near Montreal, which produces A220 airliners, sources told Reuters, after their mother was spotted climbing the landing gear of a jet being produced for a European airline. 'A guy came face to face with the raccoon, after having entered the plane,' a factory worker said. A second source said damage included urine and chewed wires. Workers on the overstretched assembly line had to be pulled off normal jobs to undertake the time-consuming task of quarantining the first jet and inspecting for damage from the furry intruders, which are known for foraging in trash cans for food. Airbus confirmed the discovery of a family of raccoons on one plane but declined to say whether they had further delayed production or caused any damage. 'The aircraft is pursuing its assembly process,' a spokesperson said, adding measures had been put in place to ensure safety and quality. While the incident is only a temporary headache, it comes as Airbus is scrambling to speed up production, having warned airlines that it faces another three years of delivery delays as it works through a backlog of supply-chain problems. Recent snags include missing engines, late arrivals of components and delayed interiors, Airbus has said. But rarely have its contingency plans had to deal with stray omnivores at the rural plant. 'We had to open everything back up to inspect,' explained the second source. Airbus said the animals had been removed to a safe location.
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Family of raccoons breaks into Airbus factory in Montreal
A family of raccoons recently broke into an Airbus factory in Canada, adding an unusual headache to the planemaker's more familiar troubles with parts shortages and supply chain snags. Five of the baby mammals were found inside the plant near Montreal, which produces A220 airliners, sources told Reuters, after their mother was spotted climbing the landing gear of a jet being produced for a European airline. 'A guy came face to face with the raccoon, after having entered the plane,' a factory worker said. A second source said damage included urine and chewed wires. Workers on the overstretched assembly line had to be pulled off normal jobs to undertake the time-consuming task of quarantining the first jet and inspecting for damage from the furry intruders, which are known for foraging in trash cans for food. Airbus confirmed the discovery of a family of raccoons on one plane but declined to say whether they had further delayed production or caused any damage. 'The aircraft is pursuing its assembly process,' a spokesperson said, adding measures had been put in place to ensure safety and quality. While the incident is only a temporary headache, it comes as Airbus is scrambling to speed up production, having warned airlines that it faces another three years of delivery delays as it works through a backlog of supply-chain problems. Recent snags include missing engines, late arrivals of components and delayed interiors, Airbus has said. But rarely have its contingency plans had to deal with stray omnivores at the rural plant. 'We had to open everything back up to inspect,' explained the second source. Airbus said the animals had been removed to a safe location.
Reuters
4 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Rampaging raccoons add to Airbus factory headaches
MONTREAL/PARIS May 30 (Reuters) - A family of raccoons recently broke into an Airbus ( opens new tab factory in Canada, adding an unusual headache to the planemaker's more familiar troubles with parts shortages and supply chain snags. Five of the baby mammals were found inside the plant near Montreal, which produces A220 airliners, sources told Reuters, after their mother was spotted climbing the landing gear of a jet being produced for a European airline. "A guy came face to face with the raccoon, after having entered the plane," a factory worker said. A second source said damage included urine and chewed wires. Workers on the overstretched assembly line had to be pulled off normal jobs to undertake the time-consuming task of quarantining the first jet and inspecting for damage from the furry intruders, which are known for foraging in trash cans for food. Airbus confirmed the discovery of a family of raccoons on one plane but declined to say whether they had further delayed production or caused any damage. "The aircraft is pursuing its assembly process," a spokesperson said, adding measures had been put in place to ensure safety and quality. While the incident is only a temporary headache, it comes as Airbus is scrambling to speed up production, having warned airlines that it faces another three years of delivery delays as it works through a backlog of supply-chain problems. Recent snags include missing engines, late arrivals of components and delayed interiors, Airbus has said. But rarely have its contingency plans had to deal with stray omnivores at the rural plant. "We had to open everything back up to inspect," explained the second source. Airbus said the animals had been removed to a safe location.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Spring rabies vaccine bait distribution program to begin next week
May 9—WATERTOWN — The United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program will distribute oral rabies vaccine baits in Jefferson County. Bait distribution in New York state is part of a nationwide, cooperative effort by the USDA to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies in the eastern U.S. Wildlife Services typically distributes the rabies vaccine baits throughout Jefferson County in August each year. This additional bait drop will distribute baits in northern regions of Jefferson County to prevent the spread of rabies. Areas along the St. Lawrence River, the city of Watertown and LeRay will have an increased number of baits distributed, as these areas have had persistent rabies cases. Weather permitting, the baits will be distributed by air beginning Monday and continuing through Wednesday. Baiting will be done both aerially with low flying aircraft and with ground baiting, by hand in some areas. Distribution of baits is weather dependent and inclement weather may result in extended distribution. Each vaccine-containing bait consists of a plastic blister pack coated with a sweet attractant to entice animals to eat the bait. When raccoons, foxes, skunks and coyotes eat the bait, they become vaccinated against rabies, which helps stops the spread of the deadly disease. Anyone who finds an oral rabies vaccine bait is asked to follow these simple steps: —Leave the bait untouched, unless it is in a lawn or driveway. Instruct children to leave the baits alone. —If intact bait is found in areas frequented by children or pets, pick it up with paper towels/gloves and toss it into a brushy or forested area. —If the bait is broken, the liquid should be visible. Use gloves to place the bait into a plastic bag. Cover the bait with 1:10 dilution of bleach and wipe down affected areas with bleach solution. Place the cleaning materials in a bag and dispose of in it with regular garbage. n If you have contact with a bait, wash your skin with soap and water. Contact the phone number on the bait or call Jefferson County Public Health Service at 315-786-3700 for further guidance. —Do not attempt to remove a bait from a pet, as you may be bitten. The bait is not harmful to pets. If by chance numerous baits are consumed, the pet may get an upset stomach. If a pet ingests a bait, avoid getting the pet's saliva into your eyes, mucous membranes or skin lesions for 24 hours. Always notify your medical provider or Jefferson County Public Health if you are bitten by a pet or a wild animal. Additionally, keep pets up to date on their rabies vaccination. Jefferson County Public Health is hosting spring rabies vaccination clinics at Jefferson County Dog Control from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15 and Thursday, June 19. More information can be found online at
