Connecting Your Brand with the UK Aerospace & Aviation Community
UK Aviation Media is a leading independent digital publication and multi-platform media brand dedicated to reporting on the United Kingdom’s civil aviation, regional airports, aerospace engineering, defense, and airline operational developments.
We connect commercial operators, aerospace suppliers, flight schools, and aviation brands directly with an engaged, high-intent audience of industry decision-makers, commercial & private pilots, aerospace engineers, and dedicated aviation enthusiasts.
1. Audience & Demographics
- Primary Geography: 75%+ United Kingdom (with strong secondary readership across Europe and North America).
- Audience Composition:
- Industry Decision-Makers & Ops: Regional airport managers, airline operations staff, route development teams, and aviation consultants.
- Pilots & Engineers: Commercial airline pilots, modular/integrated flight trainees, general aviation (GA) aviators, and MRO maintenance engineers.
- Enthusiasts & Spotters: Frequent fliers, high-intent travel consumers, aircraft spotters, and flight simulation hobbyists.
2. Multi-Channel Reach
| Channel | Key Metric | Engagement / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Website (ukaviation.aero) | 568,000 Monthly Pageviews | High dwell time on breaking news, route analyses, and fleet updates |
| YouTube Channel | 15,000+ Subscribers | Deep-dive video features, airport operations, and aircraft spotting |
| Weekly Newsletter | 43,000 Active Subscribers | Industry roundup with an average 38%+ Open Rate |
| Social Media Feeds | 6,000 Active App Users | Real-time updates of news articles and other engagement. |
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3. Advertising Formats & Rates
A. Display Advertising (Billed Monthly)
All banners are served in high-viewability viewports with support for custom UTM tracking, static graphics (JPG, PNG, WebP), and lightweight HTML5 assets.
- Leaderboard Banner (Sitewide Top):728×90 (Desktop) / 320×50 or 300×250 (Mobile)
- Rate: £250 / month
- Premium visibility above the fold on all article and section pages.
- Sticky Desktop Sidebar:300×250 or 300×600 (Half Page)
- Rate: £175 / month
- Locks in place as the reader scrolls through long-form editorial pieces.
- In-Article Fluid Banner: Responsive native display ad placed after paragraph 3 across all published news stories.
- Rate: £200 / month
B. Category & Section Takeovers
Own 100% share of voice across high-relevance content categories for targeted brand association:
- Category Sponsorship (Airports, Commercial, Defense, or Training): £350 / month
- Includes top category banner, dedicated sidebar unit, and a “Supported By [Your Brand]” header badge on all category posts.
C. Sponsored Editorial & Content Marketing
- Sponsored Article / Company Spotlight: £200 / post
- High-visibility feature covering your product launch, fleet delivery, route expansion, or corporate milestone.
- Fully indexed, permanently hosted on ukaviation.aero.
- Includes do-follow brand links, high-res imagery, and promotion across our social media feeds.
- Clearly marked as Sponsored Content in compliance with ASA and search guidelines.
- Sponsored Q&A / Executive Interview: £300 / post
- In-depth interview conducted with your CEO, operations director, or chief flight instructor to showcase your expertise.
D. Multi-Platform Partnership Packages
| Tier | Included Deliverables | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Partner (1 Month) | • Sticky Sidebar display ad • 1x Sponsored Article • 1x Dedicated Newsletter Banner | £550 |
| Fleet Partner (3 Months) | • Category Takeover banner placement • 2x Sponsored Articles • Bi-weekly Newsletter sponsor mentions • Mid-roll / Description sponsor link on 1 YouTube feature video | £1,700 |
4. Technical Specifications & Guidelines
- Accepted Creative Formats: PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF (non-looping preferred), HTML5.
- Maximum File Weight: 150 KB (standard banners), 300 KB (rich media / HTML5).
- Delivery: Creative assets and tracking URLs must be submitted at least 3 business days prior to campaign launch.
- Editorial Standards: We reserve the right to decline creatives or content that conflict with our editorial independence or aviation safety guidelines.
5. Contact & Booking
Ready to get in front of the UK aviation sector?
- Advertising & Partnerships: [email protected]
- Direct Enquiries / Custom Proposals: [email protected]
- Website: ukaviation.aero
This media kit is correct as of September 2026 and supersedes all previous media kits and rate cards.