Rex Airlines Faces $35m Loss Due to Pilot and Parts Shortage
Rex Airlines Faces $35m Loss Due to Pilot and Parts Shortage
Rex Airlines' struggle to provide reliable services has raised concerns among regional West Australians. 
Rex Airlines (ASX:REX), Australia's largest regional and domestic airline operator, has shocked investors by announcing a forecasted loss of $35 million for the current financial year.
澳大利亚最大的地区性和国内航空公司雷克斯航空公司(ASX：REX)宣布本财年预计亏损3500万美元，令投资者感到震惊。
This unexpected downturn comes after earlier predictions of turning a profit. The company, which operates a fleet of 59 Saab 340 and seven Boeing 737 aircraft across Australia, had initially anticipated a year-end profit as regional flights rebounded following the COVID-19 pandemic.
这一出人意料的低迷发生在早先的盈利预测之后。该公司在澳大利亚各地运营着59架萨博340和7架波音737飞机。该公司最初预计年底会盈利，因为在新冠肺炎疫情爆发后，地区航班出现反弹。
However, various challenges including a shortage of pilots, engineers, and disrupted supply chains have hindered Rex's operations and led to the financial setback.
然而，包括飞行员、工程师短缺和供应链中断在内的各种挑战阻碍了雷克斯的运营，并导致了财务挫折。
Rex Airlines' struggle to provide reliable services has raised concerns among regional West Australians.
雷克斯航空公司难以提供可靠的服务，这引起了西澳大利亚州地区居民的担忧。
Flight delays and cancellations have been cited as issues that not only inconvenience passengers but also pose risks to their health.
航班延误和取消被认为不仅给乘客带来不便，还会对他们的健康构成风险。
The airline's efforts to address these reliability concerns have been undermined by the larger operational challenges they face.
该航空公司为解决这些可靠性问题所做的努力，由于面临更大的运营挑战而受到破坏。
The global shortage of pilots and engineers has severely impacted Rex Airlines, forcing them to scale back their flight schedule.
全球飞行员和工程师短缺严重影响了雷克斯航空公司，迫使他们缩减航班计划。
The company has had to make "significant reductions" to match the available aircraft, pilots, and engineers with the operational demand.
该公司不得不进行“大幅削减”，以使可用的飞机、飞行员和工程师与运营需求相匹配。
Additionally, post-pandemic supply chain disruptions have further added to the airline's woes.
此外，大流行后的供应链中断进一步加剧了该航空公司的困境。
Another significant factor affecting Rex Airlines' financial performance has been the decline in business travel during May and June.
影响雷克斯航空公司财务业绩的另一个重要因素是5月和6月期间商务旅行的下降。
Corporate travel budgets have been stretched due to the increasing costs of international airfares, resulting in reduced demand for domestic flights.
由于国际机票价格上涨，商务旅行预算捉襟见肘，导致对国内航班的需求减少。
This decline in business travel has negatively impacted the airline's revenue generation.
商务旅行的减少对该航空公司的收入产生了负面影响。
Despite the forecasted loss, Rex Airlines remains optimistic about its future prospects.
尽管预计会出现亏损，雷克斯航空公司仍对未来前景持乐观态度。
The airline continues to roll out its domestic jet operations, aiming to expand its service offerings.
该航空公司继续推出国内喷气式飞机业务，旨在扩大其服务范围。
Additionally, the joint venture with National Jet Express, a prominent fly-in-fly-out carrier with additional freight and charter operations, presents new opportunities for revenue growth.
此外，与National Jet Express的合资企业为收入增长提供了新的机会。National Jet Express是一家著名的飞入飞出航空公司，拥有额外的货运和包机业务。
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