Reach the most targeted rotorcraft audience on the internet.
Your Audience is Here
The MainGearbox network is the rotorcraft industry’s dedicated media and community platform. Every visitor to our network is there specifically because of their interest in rotorcraft aviation. There is no off-topic content, no general aviation dilution, and no wasted impressions.
When you advertise with MainGearbox you are reaching rotorcraft professionals, operators, manufacturers, mechanics, pilots, and decision makers — and only them.
Who We Reach
Our audience spans the full rotorcraft ecosystem:
- Helicopter pilots and flight crews — commercial, military, and private
- MRO and maintenance professionals — mechanics, technicians, and engineers
- Operators and charter companies — commercial and private operators
- OEMs and manufacturers — helicopter and component manufacturers
- Air medical and EMS operators — HEMS crews and air ambulance providers
- Military and defense professionals — rotary-wing aviation across all branches
- eVTOL and UAM developers — the next generation of vertical flight
- Flight training academies — instructors and students
- Parts and supply companies — distributors and suppliers
- Industry executives and decision makers — the people who control budgets
This is not a general aviation audience. This is your audience.
Advertising Options
Display Advertising
Banner and display ads across Rotorcraft News, Rotorcraft Network, and Rotorcraft Directory in standard IAB sizes. Your ads appear alongside the industry content your audience is already reading. Available formats include leaderboards, rail ads, medium rectangles, and mobile banners — placed in high-visibility positions throughout the network.
Rail Advertising
Rail ads are vertical column placements that run alongside content on Rotorcraft News category and article pages. Inner rail positions scroll with the content keeping your ad visible as readers move through articles. Outer rail positions are fixed in the viewport for persistent visibility regardless of scroll position. Rail advertising is available exclusively on Rotorcraft News and is visible on desktop screens.
Sponsored Content
Sponsored content lets your company tell its story in depth to the rotorcraft community. Unlike display advertising, sponsored content provides the space to explain your products, services, expertise, and value in a format that readers engage with naturally. Sponsored content is clearly labeled and available in three formats across the network:
- Sponsored News Feature on Rotorcraft News — a featured article placement in the relevant news category reaching readers actively following that segment of the industry
- Sponsored Network Post on Rotorcraft Network — a featured post in the network activity feed reaching engaged network members directly
- Sponsored Blog Article on Rotorcraft Network — a full-length article published in the community blog, approved by the MainGearbox editorial team and promoted to the top of the blog feed
Category Sponsorships
Sponsor a specific news category on Rotorcraft News — Law Enforcement, 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.
Directory Featured Listing
Get priority placement and enhanced visibility in the Rotorcraft Directory — the industry’s dedicated resource for finding rotorcraft companies and services. Featured listings include extended company profiles, photo galleries, direct contact information, and featured badges distinguishing your listing from standard entries.
Network-Wide Campaigns
Comprehensive campaigns spanning all MainGearbox properties for maximum reach across the entire rotorcraft community. Ideal for product launches, brand awareness campaigns, event promotions, and recruitment campaigns targeting the full range of rotorcraft professionals.
Why Advertise With MainGearbox
Every visitor to our network arrived because of a specific interest in rotorcraft aviation. You are not buying general impressions and hoping some of them are relevant. You are reaching a self-selected audience that has already demonstrated their interest in exactly what you offer.
- No wasted impressions on unrelated audiences
- No off-topic content diluting your message
- Direct access to rotorcraft industry professionals
- Highly engaged readers actively seeking industry information
- Network-wide reach across news, directory, and community
Your advertising budget works harder here than anywhere else in the rotorcraft space.
Get Featured on Rotorcraft News First
Before advertising, make sure your content is already being featured on Rotorcraft News through our free RSS aggregation program. Being featured builds brand familiarity with our audience before your paid campaign even begins — making your advertising more effective from day one.
Partner With the Full Network
For companies wanting maximum visibility across the entire MainGearbox network we offer comprehensive partnership packages combining RSS aggregation on Rotorcraft News, a featured Directory listing, and advertising placements across all properties. Comprehensive partners receive priority placement, enhanced profiles, sponsored content opportunities, and direct partnership support from the MainGearbox team.
Let's Talk About Your Campaign
We’d love to help you reach the rotorcraft community. Contact us to discuss advertising opportunities, request a media kit, or ask about network-wide campaign options. Our team will respond within two business days.
