About Army Aviation Magazine
ARMY AVIATION Magazine is the voice of the total Army Aviation Community, Uniformed, DAC, Industry, Civilian and Retired. It provides the major elements of Networking, Recognition, Voice and Support to achieve AAAA’s mission “Supporting the U.S. Army Aviation Soldier & Family.” It reaches members of the Congressional Army Aviation Caucus, House & Senate Appropriations Department of Defense Sub-Committees, House and Senate Armed Services Committees, all U.S. Army General Officers (regardless of Branch), Army Aviation Branch Leadership (includes Acquisition & Sustainment), all General Officers SES, Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) and key Foreign Military Sales leaders.
Advertising Representatives:
Bob Lachowski (203) 268-2450, Ext. 131
Erika Burgess (203) 268-2450, Ext. 125
Carmen Tuohy (203) 268-2450, Ext. 128
AAAAIndustry@quad-a.org
2026 Print Display Gross Rates
| AD UNIT | 1x | 3x | 5x | 9x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Page | 10024 | 9657 | 9288 | 8942 |
| 1/2 Page | 6941 | 6720 | 6501 | 6292 |
| 1/3 Page | 5906 | 5621 | 5452 | 5297 |
| Covers* | 1x | 3x | 5x | 9x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover I | 13876 | 13327 | 12776 | 12254 |
| Cover II | 12334 | 11859 | 11381 | 10927 |
| Cover III | 11564 | 11123 | 10686 | 10266 |
| Cover IV | 13106 | 12592 | 12077 | 11591 |
- *Cover 1 and 4 are non-cancellable.
- *Cover 1 Specifications
- 1. Subhead – Advertiser can submit a
maximum of 45 characters of copy – must be 14-point type or
smaller and must be approved by the Publisher. - 2. Cover Image Area – A 2” x 2” box under inside masthead is
included for descriptive cover caption copy.
- 1. Subhead – Advertiser can submit a
Print Ad Specifications
Prepress
300 dpi -CMYK – Adobe Acrobat Press Quality PDF
If your ad bleeds, please add 9 points (.125” or 1/8”) bleed beyond trim on all four sides and indicate trim with crop marks. All live copy should be kept at least 3/8-inch from publication trim. Perfect alignment of type or design across gutter of facing pages cannot be guaranteed. Indicate trim on the PDF.
Email PDF as a separate attachment (not embedded). For large files 10M or larger, or production questions call Anne Ewing 203-268-2450 x139, Email ads to: magazine@quad-a.org
Printed offset, web press, cover on 100# coated stock, body on 50# coated stock. Saddle-stitch binding. The May/June, August/September, October/November and December issues are perfect bound, cover on 12pt coated stock.
Print Advertising Sizes
| Space Units | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Trim Size | 8 1/8″ | 10 7/8″ |
| 1 Page | 7″ | 10″ |
| 1 Page Bleed | 8 3/8″ | 11 1/8″ |
| Gutter Bleed Spread | 15″ | 10″ |
| Bleed Spread | 16 1/2″ | 11 1/8″ |
| Cover I Window | 7 1/2″ | 7 3/8″ |
| 1/2 Page (Vertical) | 3 3/8″ | 9 5/8″ |
| 1/2 Page (Horizontal) | 7″ | 4 5/8″ |
| 1/3 Page (Vertical) | 2 1/8″ | 9 5/8″ |
| 1/3 Page (Horizontal) | 4 9/16″ | 4 5/8″ |
Digital Ad Specifications
Advertisers with a 2026 print contract qualify for digital added value. Web banners have clickable links and searchable text and rotate through a limited number of placements. Video, (without audio) is also available (1 per month).
Digital Advertising Sizes
| Banner Styles | Placement | Size (Pixels) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Leaderboard | Top | 970 x 90 | $2000 |
| Leaderboard | Footer | 970 x 90 | $900 |
| Rectangle | Right Sidebar | 250 x 400 | $700 |
| Square | Right Sidebar | 250 x 250 | $600 |
Online Specifications:
- .jpg or .png format accepted
- Provide url and ALT text
- 3rd party tags accepted -1 per rotation
- MP4 file for video Artwork due 15th of the month prior to Sales@ARMYAVIATIONmagazine.com
Issue & Closing Dates
Published 9 Issues per year.
| Issue | Order Deadline | Materials Due |
|---|---|---|
JanuaryBonus Distribution |
December 13 | December 20 |
February |
January 12 | January 20 |
MarchPre-Annual Summit Issue |
February 14 | February 20 |
April/MayAnnual Summit Issue, Bonus Distribution, 3 Opportunites for the price of 1 ad, Reprint of Ad in Summit Show Guide, Logo on Annual Calendar |
March 14 | March 20 |
June |
May 15 | May 20 |
July |
June 15 | June 20 |
August/SeptemberBlue Book Directory, Bonus Distribution, Includes all Aviation Commands and Activities–Year–Round Desk Referencer |
August 15 | August 20 |
October/NovemberAnnual Cribbins Issue, Bonus Distribution, 2 Opportunities for the price of 1 ad, Reprint in Ad in Cribbins Show Guide |
October 08 | October 15 |
DecemberIndustry Partners Directory, Who’s Who of Army Aviation Industry, Free listing with paid ad, Industry Article Opportunity |
November 13 | November 20 |
*Ads cancelled after Insertion Order Closing Date will be billed full price. The Cover and Back Cover are non-cancellable. Magazine distributed end of month for each issue and second month for double issues.
Terms & Regulations
Guaranteed Positions: Guaranteed positions, including centerfold must be requested and acknowledged in writing by the publisher.
Frequency Discounts: Frequency discounts are earned on the basis of the number of paid ads within the 12 month calendar year. Advertisers will be short rated if they do not earn their contracted frequency rate during the year and will be rebated if they earn a higher frequency rate.
Shipping/Mailing: Send all materials on or before the closing date to magazine@quad-a.org.
Commission and Terms: A 15% commission on gross space will be permitted to recognized advertising agencies.
A 2% discount will be given if paid in full within 10 days of invoice date.
Cancellations/Order Revisions: Cancellation of space contracts/order revisions may be granted by the publisher in writing, with notice from the advertiser or its agency 30 days prior to insertion order deadline.
Contracts for Cover 1 and Cover 4 are non-cancellable. Ads cancelled after insertion order closing date will be billed full price. Publisher reserves the right to cancel any contract at any time for non-payment. Publisher shall have the right to reject any advertising at any time.
Circulation: 21,385 – Includes Army Aviation Branch-related personnel (as of June 2025)
