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In 1975 and 1976, following the end of the Vietnam War, the CIA liquidated its fleet of Air America Bell 204B helicopters . These iconic aircraft were used during the Vietnam evacuation of Saigon and subsequently purchased by Omni Aircraft Sales, Washington DC. Omni purchased dozens of Air America planes, including a DeHavilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter which sold for $275,000, and a larger fleet package of the iconic Bell 204B helicopters that evacuated Saigon that sold for about $3.9 million. Omni then resold the aircraft to private and government buyers, with all the money returning to the U.S. Treasury.The sale of Air America's assets represented a major milestone in surplus aircraft sales. Omni Aircraft Sales, Washington, D.C. acted as the buyer and broker to liquidate these surviving assets. The sale included a variety of transport aircraft that Air America had utilized across Southeast Vietnam. In Aug 1975, Elvis Presley Enterprises hires OMNI to re-sell its Gulfstream G-I (N8000J) and Aero Jet Commander In March 1976, Omni Aircraft Sales purchases N950PB, Hugh Hefner’s “ Black Bunny ” DC-9 aircraft and subsequently resold the aircraft to AeroMexico. OMNI was also selected by McConnell Douglas aircraft for as the distributor for the executive version of the DC aircraft.

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Oct 1967 - Washingtonian Magazine Article about OMNI Sept 1972 - OMNI leases aircraft to “Air America” (Vietnam war) Dec 1973 - OMNI buys Frank Sinatra Gulfstream II Aug 1975 - Elvis hires OMNI to sell G-I & Jet Commander Sept 1975 - OMNI buys Bell helicopter fleet from Air America March 1976 - OMNI buys Playboy “Black Bunny” March 1976 - OMNI buys PLAYBOY DC-9 1978 - OMNI (Intl Airmotive) buys Elvis jet “Lisa Marie”

In April 1978, OMNI moved its offices to nearby 11300 Rockville Pike (featured in video below) and changed its name to “The Omni International Jet Trading Floor”. 1978 company brochure In 1978, Wayne Hilmer and OMNI were featured in FORBES Magazine as a leading jets sales company of pre-owned aircraft. In 1978, OMNI subsidiary International Airmotive buys Elvis Presley’s Convair 880 (N880EP) “The Lisa Marie” and resells.

1977 COMPANY BROCHURE May 1978 - Forbes Magazine Articles 1979 - B727 leased to Ross Perot to rescue Iran Hostages 1983 - OMNI innovates IBM SYSTEM 38 database of all jet owners Letter from previous 1980 Omni employee

In 1988, Wayne J. Hilmer Jr became the president of OMNI. In 1990, the 1st Iraq war created a change in the market that led Mr. Hilmer Jr. to reconsolidate the company to its executive FBO facility EASTON JET SERVICE,INC based in Easton, Maryland. This move reorganized the company into a more efficient and cost competitive operation necessary to compete with many new aircraft brokerage firms getting started at the time. It also allowed OMNI staff greater use of the company aircraft directly from the office to meet clients and to accept consigned aircraft while they were for sale. With the dawn of the internet, OMNI opened satellite offices and quickly developed into a web-centric operation. During the 1990’s the company traded as the “OMNI Jet Trading Center”.

Omni’s focus is exclusively on knowing exactly what jet aircraft are selling for and how to best maximize our clients position. With millions at stake, better information produces superior results. Omni clients gain immediate web enabled access to all similar competing aircraft to theirs for enhanced market awareness and better data for decision-making. While our services are rated among the highest, our commissions are among the most competitive. At all times, Omni represents your best interests as if representing ourselves. Our commitment to integrity is one of the unwavering foundations of our success.

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OMNIJET: Where Legacy Takes Flight Founded in 1963, OMNIJET is one of the longest-standing and most respected names in global private aviation. Over six decades, this multigenerational, family-owned firm has handled the sale, leasing, and marketing of thousands of aircraft—including corporate jets, airliners, helicopters, and military transports. With a global footprint spanning China, Japan, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas, OMNIJET has served royalty, governments, business magnates, and celebrities. The company has transacted with nearly every aircraft manufacturer worldwide, representing both new and pre-owned aircraft. Founded by Wayne Hilmer and now led by his son Wayne J Hilmer Jr and grandson Benjamin Hilmer, OMNIJET blends deep expertise with modern vision. Together, they deliver elite brokerage services backed by integrity, discretion, and a passion for aviation. Whether you're acquiring your first jet or restructuring an entire fleet, OMNIJET is your trusted partner for results that fly.

OUR CORE VALUES… WHO WE ARE… • Integrity • Data Driven • Client Focus • Quality • Excellence • Trust • Reputation • Add value

Wayne Hilmer always had interest in aviation and purchased his first aircraft prior to even getting his pilots license. He was soon buying and selling light aircraft. I n July 1963 , just as the very first LearJet models 23 & 24 came into use, OMNI AIRCRAFT SALES opened its offices at Hyde field just outside Washington DC. OMNI was a chief architect in the jet resale industry being one of the first companies in the world to actively promote and develop a pre- owned market for the first generation of business jets such as the LearJet, Jetstar, Sabreliner and Gulfstream. OMNI developed and refined many of the offer, acceptance and contract protocols still used in the aircraft sales industry today. This was at a time that telex machines were state of the art in global communication technology. I n 1967, OMNI moved from its Hyde field offices to its new modern executive offices at 2401 Virginia Ave in Washington DC adjacent to the Watergate office complex in downtown Washington, DC. In 1967, Wayne Hilmer and Omni Aircraft were acknowledged as “the free world’s leading merchants of used aircraft” on the October edition of Washingtonian Magazine .

In 1979, the company moved from the Watergate area to its new offices in Bethesda, Maryland. In 1983, OMNI was the first in the the industry to deploy it’s extensive aircraft owner / operator database on an IBM SYSTEM 36 mainframe computer. In 1980, nearly 20% of the entire inventory of available pre-owned aircraft at the time were listed exclusively with OMNI. Similar to a stock exchange, the concept of the “ Omni International Jet Trading Floor” was introduced due to the volume of aircraft sold and the explosive growth occurring in the industry at that time. OMNI also purchased many pre-owned aircraft and positions on new aircraft, which it offered as part of its inventory.

Throughout the 1970’s OMNI created the most innovative pre-owned aircraft advertising brochures. OMNI also pioneered cold calling and research calls of all owners on a regular basis, a practice we still use today and adopted by many of our competitors. The name OMNI was inspired by the Omni VOR navigation aid. In Greek, it means “in all directions”. 1977 Omni Jet ** Please note , OMNIJET and the Hilmer family are the original “OMNI AIRCRAFT SALES” of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The founders of OMNIJET transitioned to “The Omni International Jet Trading Floor” in 1978 and OMNIJET in 2001. Subsequently, a separate unrelated company appropriated our name of Omni Aircraft Sales. However, OMNIJET is not affiliated with this company.