United States v. Basler Turbo-67 Conversion Dc-3 Aircraft (1), and Innovair Aviation Ltd. And Bryan Carmichael, Claimants-Appellants

78 F.3d 595 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. BASLER TURBO-67 CONVERSION DC-3 AIRCRAFT (1), Defendant, and Innovair Aviation Ltd. and Bryan Carmichael, Claimants-Appellants. No. 94-16876. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Feb. 14, 1996. Decided Feb. 29, 1996. Before: HUG, HALL and FERNANDEZ, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM * 2 After investigating the drug dealing activities of the principals of a company known as Air Colombia, S.A., the government commenced an action to forfeit certain assets. One asset was a Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) between Basler Turbo Conversions, Inc. (BTC) and Innovair Aviation Ltd. Another asset was a DC-3 aircraft with FAA Registration No. N95BF. Innovair asserted a claim to both assets, but the district court determined that Innovair lacked standing. This appeal ensued, and we reverse. 3 1. Initially, it is clear that the mere fact, if it be a…