Make a nice summary of the Business rescue plan of Mango Airlines:In simple English

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6.2 Restructuring Process
6.2.1 Having established that Mango will not form part of the SAA Group, the BR Practitioner
has determined that for Mango to be rescued and for it to remain sustainable into the
future, the Company requires an investor that would fund ongoing operations beyond
the restructuring of the Company. Securing an investor will trigger a transaction that
would require approval in terms of the PFMA, read with Mango's SMF.
6.2.2 Section 54(2) of the PFMA provides for mandatory ministerial permission (through the
Minister of Public Enterprises ("the Minister") in this instance) and general oversight
(through National Treasury) when, for example, a public entity's shareholding will be
materially altered through the disposal of a significant shareholding in the entity.
Furthermore, compliance with the SMF also becomes mandatory.
6.2.3 On 8 October 2021, the BR Practitioner furnished the DPE with a memorandum which
served to satisfy the pre-notification requirement that is prescribed by the SMF and
intended to provide early notification and sharing of information regarding the concept
of a significant transaction that is contemplated.6.2.4 This BR Plan therefore proposes that the Company be sold to an interested investor.
6.2.5 In the interim, the BR Plan proposes that Mango resumes operations as soon as
possible, but ideally by December 2021 to ensure that Mango preserves its route rights
and licences which may be critical for the investor and also to take advantage of the
higher December demand. In the event that it is not possible to resume operations it
may be more prudent to rather concentrate on the Investor process and in that event
contemplate a possible mothballing of operations until the investor has come on board.

Answer 1

Mango Airlines is creating a business rescue plan to ensure its future survival. Here's a simple summary of the key points:

1. Independence from SAA: Mango Airlines will not be part of the South African Airways (SAA) Group anymore.

2. Need for an Investor: To recover and stay sustainable, Mango needs to find an investor who can provide financial support not just for the restructuring period but also for ongoing operations.

3. Regulatory Approval: To secure an investor, Mango must get approval from the government and follow relevant regulations, specifically the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and its own Strategic Management Framework (SMF).

4. Notification to Authorities: On October 8, 2021, the business rescue practitioner informed the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) about the need for a significant transaction through a formal memorandum.

5. Sale of the Company: The plan suggests that Mango Airlines should be sold to an interested investor.

6. Resuming Operations: The plan aims for Mango Airlines to restart its operations as soon as possible, ideally by December 2021. This would help the airline keep its flight rights and take advantage of increased demand during the holiday season.

7. Contingency Plans: If reopening operations isn't feasible, the plan may involve pausing operations (mothballing) until an investor is secured.

In summary, Mango Airlines is focused on finding an investor to ensure its future, with the hope of restarting flights by the end of 2021.