Reach the rotorcraft industry’s most targeted and engaged professional audience.
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WHY ADVERTISE WITH MAINGEARBOX
Advertising with MainGearbox puts your company in front of an audience that no general aviation or broad industry platform can match. Every visitor to the MainGearbox network is here specifically because of their involvement in or passion for rotorcraft aviation. There is no general aviation dilution of your audience, no wasted impressions.
Our readers are the people who buy helicopters, maintain them, operate them, fly them, and make purchasing decisions about them. They are the manufacturers, operators, pilots, mechanics, EMS professionals, law enforcement aviation units, military personnel, charter companies, and industry investors that define the rotorcraft market.
When your company advertises with MainGearbox you are not buying general aviation impressions. You are reaching the rotorcraft community directly.
OUR AUDIENCE
The MainGearbox network serves rotorcraft industry professionals across four dedicated platforms. Our audience includes:
By Role:
- Helicopter pilots and flight crew
- Aircraft mechanics and maintenance technicians
- Helicopter operators and fleet managers
- Manufacturers and OEM representatives
- MRO facility owners and managers
- Charter and tour operators
- EMS and air medical professionals
- Law enforcement aviation units
- Military rotorcraft personnel
- eVTOL and urban air mobility professionals
- Aviation investors and industry analysts
- Rotorcraft Industry students
By Interest:
- Latest industry news and developments
- Product and equipment research
- Business and service discovery through Rotorcraft Directory
- Professional networking and knowledge sharing
- Regulatory and safety updates
Geographic Reach: Our audience is primarily based in the United States with significant international readership across Europe, Australia, Canada, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region — reflecting the global nature of the rotorcraft industry.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
MainGearbox offers advertising across all four network properties. Whether you want targeted placement on a specific platform or maximum reach across the entire network we have options to fit your goals and budget.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING
Standard display advertising placements across MainGearbox network properties in industry-standard IAB sizes.
Available placements:
Front Page Leaderboard — 970×90px
Premium placement on the MainGearbox front page. 14 dedicated leaderboard positions aligned by content category, offering maximum visibility to visitors browsing the network hub.
Leaderboard — 728×90px
Displayed prominently above and between content sections. High visibility placement seen by every visitor regardless of how far they scroll.
Medium Rectangle — 300×250px
The most versatile and widely used ad format. Placed in sidebar positions alongside content for persistent visibility as readers scroll.
Half Page — 300×600px
Premium sidebar placement offering maximum visual impact. The largest standard display format available on our network.
Large Mobile Banner — 320×100px
Ideal for in-feed and stacked sidebar placements. A cost-effective option for smaller budgets with strong mobile visibility.
Mobile Banner — 320×50px
Compact format used in feeds, sticky footers, and mobile views. Perfect for brand awareness campaigns at an accessible price point.
Available on:
- MainGearbox.com — maingearbox.com
- Rotorcraft Network — network.maingearbox.com
- Rotorcraft Directory — directory.maingearbox.com
- Rotorcraft News — news.maingearbox.com
RAIL ADVERTISING
Vertical rail placements run alongside content on Rotorcraft News, giving your brand a persistent presence as readers scroll.
Available placements:
Inner Rail — 200×200px
Scrolls with the content as readers move through articles. Offers repeated visibility throughout the reading experience.
Outer Rail — 200×800px
Fixed in the viewport regardless of scroll position. Maximum visibility for the duration of a visitor’s session.
Rail advertising is available exclusively on Rotorcraft News and is visible on desktop screens.
SPONSORED CONTENT
Sponsored content placements allow your company to tell its story in depth to the rotorcraft community. Unlike display advertising, sponsored content provides space to explain your products, services, expertise, and value proposition in a format that readers engage with naturally.
Sponsored content options:
Sponsored Community Post on Rotorcraft Network
A featured post in the Rotorcraft Network community feed reaching active community members directly. Ideal for product announcements, job listings, event promotions, and industry initiatives.
Sponsored News Feature on Rotorcraft News
A featured placement on Rotorcraft News highlighting your company announcement, product launch, or industry contribution. Includes prominent image, headline, excerpt, and link back to your website or a dedicated landing page.
Sponsored Blog Article on Rotorcraft Network
A full-length article published in the Network blog, reviewed and promoted by the MainGearbox editorial team.
ROTORCRAFT DIRECTORY FEATURED LISTINGS
The Rotorcraft Directory offers enhanced listing options that go beyond basic directory presence to give your company maximum visibility when industry professionals are actively searching for products and services.
Featured listing benefits:
- Priority placement in search results and category pages
- Enhanced company profile with extended description and photo gallery
- Direct contact information and inquiry form
- Links to your website and social media profiles
- Featured badge distinguishing your listing from standard entries
- Inclusion in Rotorcraft Directory promotional campaigns
The Rotorcraft Directory is currently under development. Companies that secure early listings will receive priority placement at launch and introductory pricing locked in for the first year.
NETWORK-WIDE CAMPAIGNS
For maximum reach across the entire rotorcraft community, network-wide campaigns place your advertising simultaneously across all the MainGearbox properties. Network-wide campaigns are ideal for:
- Major product launches reaching the broadest possible rotorcraft audience
- Brand awareness campaigns establishing or reinforcing your company’s presence in the market
- Event promotions reaching all segments of the rotorcraft community simultaneously
- Recruitment campaigns targeting the full range of rotorcraft professionals
Network-wide campaigns are managed directly by the MainGearbox team with dedicated support throughout the campaign lifecycle.
CATEGORY SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsor a specific news category on Rotorcraft News — such as Military & Defense, EMS & Rescue, OEM News, Air Mobility, Charter & Tours, or Drones — and have your brand associated with every article in that category. Category sponsorships combine display placements with content alignment for maximum relevance to your target segment.
CUSTOM PARTNERSHIPS
MainGearbox is open to creative partnership arrangements beyond standard advertising formats. If you have a specific promotional goal, a unique audience segment you want to reach, or a partnership idea that does not fit neatly into our standard options — contact us. We are a growing platform and we welcome conversations about how we can work together to serve both your goals and the rotorcraft community.
Custom partnership options may include:
- Event partnerships for major industry shows and conferences
- Co-branded content initiatives
- Exclusive network-wide sponsorship packages
WHO SHOULD ADVERTISE WITH MAINGEARBOX
MainGearbox advertising is most effective for companies whose products, services, or opportunities are relevant to the rotorcraft industry. Ideal advertisers include:
- Helicopter manufacturers and OEMs
- MRO and maintenance facilities
- Parts and components suppliers
- Avionics and technology companies
- Charter and tour operators
- Flight training schools and academies
- EMS and air medical service providers
- Law enforcement aviation units
- eVTOL and urban air mobility companies
- Aviation insurance providers
- Financial services for aviation businesses
- Recruitment and staffing agencies serving the aviation industry
- Aviation software and technology providers
- Industry associations and organizations
- Event organizers and conference promoters
MEDIA KIT
A full MainGearbox media kit including detailed audience demographics, traffic metrics, reach data, ad specifications, and pricing is currently in development and will be available at the Rotorcraft Directory launch.
The media kit will include:
- Network-wide and property-specific audience data
- Monthly visitor and page view metrics
- Audience demographic breakdown by role, experience level, and geography
- Complete ad specifications for all placements
- Pricing for all advertising options
- Case studies and advertiser testimonials
To be notified when the media kit is available or to discuss advertising opportunities before the formal launch contact us.
GET STARTED
Ready to reach the rotorcraft community? Contact the MainGearbox advertising team today to discuss your goals, explore available placements, and find the right advertising solution for your company.
Please include the following in your inquiry:
- Your company name and website
- The products or services you want to promote
- Your target audience within the rotorcraft community
- Your advertising goals and timeline
- Your approximate budget range
Our team will review your inquiry and respond with available options, placement recommendations, and pricing information.
