Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for advertisers, sponsors, and media partners considering AIN Media Group. Browse by topic below, or use Ctrl/Cmd+F to search for a specific question. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out using the contact info at the bottom of this page.

About Advertising‍ ‍Print Opportunities‍ ‍Video, Digital & Social Opportunities‍ ‍ Lead Generation‍ ‍Events

Airshows & Conventions‍ ‍Data Intelligence‍ ‍Ad Creative & Submission‍ ‍Reporting & Analytics ‍ ‍Billing & Policies

About Advertising with AIN

  • AIN offers a full suite of options to reach the aviation community, including print placements in our monthly publication, Aviation International News, digital ads on AINonline.comor BJTonline, high-impact newsletter placements such as AINalerts or FutureFlight, custom lead-generation programs, video series, print/digital and social opportunities around major business aviation conventions and airshows, and sponsorship of our Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit (CALS) event. 

  • Aviation International News (AIN) audience includes aircraft owners, operators, flight departments, OEMs, brokers, maintenance professionals, charter companies, FBOs, and aviation leaders across the business aviation industry.


    BJT is the most comprehensive resource available for anyone using—or interested in trying—private flight.

    FutureFlightfeatures news and analysis covering cutting-edge aviation technology and business models, including zero carbon propulsion, eVTOL aircraft, automation and autonomy and new infrastructure.

    AircraftPost is a subscription-based platform that empowers the business aviation industry, supporting OEMs, brokers, owners, operators, appraisers, and finance companies. With access to real-time data, clients can make strategic decisions and receive insight into aircraft values.

    Leeham News & Analysis is a trusted authority, providing expert coverage of aircraft technology, economics, fleet planning, maintenance, repair and overhaul strategy, and market trends.scription

  • We are a trusted, independent aviation news source with a global reach. Our editorial credibility drives high-value engagement, especially during major industry events where our Show Dailies are the go-to source for news.

Print Opportunities

  • Aviation International News, is our monthly print magazine delivered to key industry professionals worldwide.

    We also offer special print opportunities in our Show Dailies produced at major airshows and conventions (NBAA-BACE, EBACE, MEBAA, Verticon, Singapore Airshow, Paris Airshow, Farnborough Airshow and the Dubai Airshow).

    Our Business Jet Traveler Buyers’ Guide is published annually in September.  This award-winning publication, available in print and digital formats, features invaluable advice and information for private aviation consumers, plus results of BJT’s annual Readers’ Choice survey.

    Solutions in Business Aviation, published annually in September, features answers to some of the industry's biggest challenges. Your innovation will be promoted in print, and online to our valued readership. It will also be distributed across key annual events.  AIN will write and design your content. 

  • Print space reservations and creative deadlines vary by issue. Your AIN representative can provide the most current schedule, or you can view deadlines in our media kit.

Video, Digital & Social Media Advertising

  • Our AIN Studios video program gives brands guaranteed access to high-quality editorial video coverage with built-in distribution. We collaborate with you in advance to plan topics, scripts, and locations, then our crew travels to your site to produce a professional video that also incorporates your own b-roll and imagery. Each video is released as a trusted editorial news item in AINalerts and BJT Waypoints and lives indefinitely on our YouTube channels—delivering lasting visibility, credibility, and reach. For brands seeking full control over content, we also offer custom sponsored video opportunities.

  • We offer run-of-site banners on AINonline and BJTonline, targeted placements, dedicated emails, sponsored content, high-visibility takeovers, social media collaboration, video, and dedicated newsletter opportunities.

  • Yes. During select events, we offer geofenced digital banner ads served exclusively during key airshow and aviation event windows —reaching attendees on the websites they actually use:weather, hotels, restaurant reservations, financial news, and more. Ideal for driving booth traffic, booking more meetings, new product launches, recruiting talent and promoting booth events.

  • Our Social Collab and Social Collab Live products amplify your presence at airshows and conventions, or year-round, by leveraging AIN's social media audience of over 205,000 followers. AIN will promote your posts, or even create them live on site at certain events, across the most appropriate channels based on your goals.  We work closely with each client to develop the best content strategy for each campaign.  Click here to learn more.

Lead Generation

  • We offer custom lead-gen programs, including gated content, sponsored webinars, events, and TAP (our targeted first-party data audience platform).

  • Yes, TAP (Targeted Audience Platform) is AIN Media Group’s proprietary first-party data program. It gathers audience signals across our properties and channels — site visits, content engagement, email, social, and display — into a single dashboard, so you can build personalized, sequential marketing campaigns aimed at business aviation buyers and influencers.

  • TAP offers three core programs: Brand Boost, which builds awareness and drives traffic among aviation buyers and influencers using social and display banners; Content Boost, which drives qualified traffic to your content assets across social, display, and email, with analytics included; and Content Boost with Leads, which layers lead generation — Market Qualified or Sales Qualified leads — onto that same multi-channel approach.

  • TAP includes a customized dashboard with advanced analytics so you can track KPIs, audience actions, and profile data throughout your program, with transparent, ongoing results tracking. Leads and key data points can also be delivered directly into your CRM or marketing automation platform.

Events

  • Yes. AIN hosts a series of invitation -only, executive-level events (CALS) throughout the year, offering sponsorship and thought-leadership opportunities for brands looking to reach decision-makers.

    We also host our annual FBO Awards Gala.

  • CALS (Corporate Aviation Leadership Summits) are invitation-only events for flight department leaders (Directors of Aviation).  We offer a CALS West, East and Europe event each year.

    CALS Mx focuses on topics and discussions for Directors of Maintenance. 

    Brands sponsor these events to meet & network with 50+ corporate aviation decision-makers from the most recognizable companies in the United States or Europe.

    Key tenets of our event include case study presentations, 1:1 meetings, and roundtable conversations.  

    Click here to learn more and view our upcoming dates/locations.

  • At AIN’s annual FBO Awards Dinner, we announce the FBO Survey Award Winners before they are released to the public.

    Its an opportunity to join hundreds of other FBO colleagues and suppliers to the industry for an entertaining and engaging celebration of the best FBOs in the world.

  • You can contact your sales representative or visit the Events page to view the current schedule and sponsorship options for our CALS and FBO events.

Airshow & Convention Show Dailies

  • AIN produces on-site daily newspapers at major business aviation events - including the Singapore Airshow, Farnborough Airshow, NBAA-BACE, EBACE, Paris Airshow and the Dubai Airshow.

    These are distributed directly to attendees each morning and are widely read for news, making them a powerful place for print and digital advertising.

  • Brands can run print ads in the Show Dailies and leverage complementary digital placements tied to our on-site coverage. Contact your sales rep for event opportunities. 

    To submit your press release or speak to an editor regarding a possible interview, please contact Charles Alcock at [email protected].  We recommend contacting our team early in advance of an event.  Embargos are always honored. 

  • Yes — Show Daily placements fill quickly, especially for premium positions. Early booking is recommended.

    We also conduct our Annual Product Support Survey -  targeted at subscribers of the AIN Monthly Magazine and AINalerts, along with qualified owners/operators of turbine powered business aircraft. The goal is to better understand the experiences current users have had with Aircraft, Engines, and Avionics OEMs. 

Data & Intelligence

  • AIN offers proprietary business aviation data, including AircraftPost, a subscription-based platform for market analysis, pricing intelligence, historical data, recent sales, and forecasting. Our data solutions are used by aircraft brokers, finance companies, OEMs, analysts, market researchers, and service providers who need accurate and timely aircraft sales, valuation, and fleet intelligence. Click here for a demo of the platform.   

    We also conduct our Annual Product Support Survey -  targeted at subscribers of the AIN Monthly Magazine and AINalerts, along with qualified owners/operators of turbine powered business aircraft. The goal is to better understand the experiences current users have had with Aircraft, Engines, and Avionics OEMs. 

  • You can request access or a demo by clicking here.

  • Yes, the survey data is available to purchase for the OEMs featured in the survey. Multi-year and category reports are available.  Please contact your AIN representative to learn more.

Ad Creative & Submission

  • Please submit creative to [email protected] and reference the brand and placement.  Please include a URL for digital placements. 

  • Current print specs, pixel dimensions, file formats, and guidelines are available here.

  • Advertisers supply their own creative. However, in some cases we are able to design an ad or email for you. Please discuss these opportunities with your sales representative.

Reporting & Analytics

  • We provide monthly or end-of-campaign reports including impressions delivered, clicks and CTR.  Reports are delivered within 5 business days of a program/month-end.

  • Print advertising does not include real-time metrics, but we can provide circulation details, distribution numbers at airshows, and readership information. 

    We also offer complimentary inclusion in our AdLift Study for our July and December advertisers.  This report includes pre-and post level percentages on awareness and the likelihood to purchase.  Verbatim comments regarding ad creative are also included. 

Billing & Policies

  • Terms vary depending on the program or event.   Click here for details.

  • There is no strict minimum; however, certain digital programs, lead-gen packages, or event sponsorships may require minimum participation levels.

  • Your dedicated AIN sales representative is your primary point of contact for questions on placement, creative, reporting, or scheduling. You can also contact our advertising team through the form on the site.

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to help you build the right program for your goals. Contact your AIN representative directly, or reach out to our advertising team at marketing.ainonline.com/contact-us.