[Arkie2]

That's typical among these fly by night airlines but doesn't imply terroristic intent. It's simply the way business has been conducted in Africa since forever. It's pretty clear ( to me anyway ) that the theft of the plane in Angola was merely a "repossesion".

[angkor]

the theft of the plane in Angola was merely a "repossesion".

I agree with that. But where is it now?

And - more interesting - who actually owned the plane? This Aerospace Sales & Leasing in Florida is quite the shadowy outfit. They bought two 727-223's from American for something less than $1 million each.

[TexKat]

It's pretty clear ( to me anyway ) that the theft of the plane in Angola was merely a "repossesion".

Okay if one buys that then where is Mr. Padilla?