Hello Thor the Viking, reference my gyros, you sound like my husband just before I chastise him with a good whipping!
There is a strong rumour though that a new 767 operator to India etc., in negotiations for the ex Cougar AOC. Thor, you are right, but the connection with Sabre, Excel and Cougar is the MD of Cougar who was also involved with the other two, and would have crossed paths with the proposed FOD of Man Air.
Just hope that if they are looking at the Cougar AOC they don't take on any of its expert directors.
Good luck to the new venture.