Get your company, products, and services in front of the rotorcraft industry’s most engaged audience.
WHO WE ARE
Rotorcraft News, powered by MainGearbox, is the rotorcraft industry’s dedicated news aggregation platform. We curate and publish the latest news, innovations, and developments from across the global rotorcraft community — covering manufacturers, operators, military aviation, urban air mobility, drones, emergency services, law enforcement, and more.
Our readers are industry professionals, pilots, mechanics, operators, enthusiasts, and decision makers who visit Rotorcraft News daily to stay informed on everything rotorcraft.
WHAT WE DO
Rotorcraft News automatically aggregates content from trusted industry sources and publishes it in a clean, professional format that readers can easily browse by category. Every article links back to the original source — driving traffic directly to your website.
Being featured on Rotorcraft News means your content reaches a targeted, engaged audience that is specifically interested in what your company does.
HOW YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
Being featured on Rotorcraft News delivers real, measurable value to your company:
Increased Visibility — Your news, press releases, and articles appear in front of thousands of rotorcraft industry readers every day.
Direct Traffic — Every article published on Rotorcraft News links directly back to your original website, driving qualified visitors to your content.
Brand Recognition — Your company name and branding appears consistently across the Rotorcraft News platform, building familiarity with your target audience.
Industry Credibility — Being featured alongside leading manufacturers and industry publications positions your company as an active and visible participant in the global rotorcraft community.
No Cost to Be Featured — Basic aggregation of your public RSS feed is completely free. We believe in supporting the rotorcraft industry by making your content accessible to the widest possible audience.
HOW TO GET FEATURED
Getting your company’s content on Rotorcraft News is straightforward. If your website has a valid, publicly accessible RSS feed, we can likely begin aggregating your content immediately. Here is what we look for:
- A Working RSS Feed
- Your website needs a valid, publicly accessible RSS feed. Most modern websites built on WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or similar platforms include one automatically. You can verify your feed is working correctly using the free W3C Feed Validator at validator.w3.org/feed/
- Quality Images
- Articles with strong, relevant images perform significantly better on Rotorcraft News. Make sure your posts include high quality featured images that are at least 800 x 450 pixels. Real photos of aircraft, operations, products, and personnel make a much stronger impression than logos or generic stock images.
- Clear, Descriptive Headlines
- Headlines should clearly describe what the article is about. Our professional audience responds to direct, informative titles that communicate the news value immediately.
- Proper RSS Formatting
- Your RSS feed should include the following fields for the best display on Rotorcraft News: title, description or excerpt, featured image, publication date, author, and category tags.
RSS FEED BEST PRACTICES
If your website does not currently have an RSS feed, or if your existing feed is not optimized for aggregation, here are the most important improvements to make.
For WordPress Sites Your RSS feed is automatically available at yourwebsite.com/feed/ — Most WordPress sites are ready to aggregate immediately. To improve how your content displays on Rotorcraft News, install Yoast SEO to add Open Graph image tags, make sure a featured image is set on every post, and avoid restricting your feed to excerpt-only if possible.
For Non-WordPress Sites Most modern CMS platforms support RSS — check your platform’s documentation for instructions. If your platform does not support RSS natively, services like RSS.app can generate a feed from any website automatically. Ensure your feed URL is publicly accessible and not blocked by a login or authentication wall.
Image Requirements for Best Display Use a minimum image size of 800 x 450 pixels in JPG or PNG format. Avoid text-heavy images as they do not scale well on mobile devices. Real photography performs significantly better than stock images and makes your content stand out in the feed.
Free Tools to Validate Your Feed:
• W3C Feed Validator — validator.w3.org/feed/
• RSS Board Validator — rssboard.org/rss-validator/
• Meta Tags Checker — metatags.io
How Your Content Appears on Rotorcraft News
When your RSS feed is successfully aggregated, each article from your website appears on Rotorcraft News as a content card showing your featured image, headline, a brief excerpt, and the publication date. Every card links directly back to your original article — sending readers to your website to read the full story.
Featured Images
The image that appears on your Rotorcraft News card is pulled directly from your article’s featured image. If your RSS feed does not include a qualifying featured image, your articles display with a branded Rotorcraft News category fallback image. Note that company logos and text-based graphics do not qualify as featured images — real article photography is required for your images to display on Rotorcraft News. While this ensures every card looks professional, it means your specific article image and branding may not be shown. We strongly recommend setting a high quality featured image on every article you publish.
To ensure your images display correctly on Rotorcraft News, follow these guidelines:
- Set a featured image on every post — do not rely on images embedded in the article body
- Use a minimum image size of 800 x 450 pixels
- Use JPG or PNG format
- Avoid images that are primarily text, logos, or generic graphics
- Real photography of aircraft, operations, and personnel performs best
Common Technical Issues That Affect Your Feed
We want to feature your content on Rotorcraft News but sometimes technical issues on your website prevent us from accessing your feed. Here are the most common problems and how to fix them:
Server Blocking (403 Forbidden Error) — Some web servers are configured to block automated requests from RSS aggregators, even when a public RSS feed exists. This is usually caused by security settings, Web Application Firewalls like Cloudflare, or hotlink protection enabled by your hosting provider. If you would like your content featured on Rotorcraft News and are experiencing this issue, contact your web hosting provider or developer and ask them to whitelist RSS aggregator access to your feed URL. Alternatively contact us directly and we can work with you to find a solution.
Invalid Feed Format — Your RSS feed may exist but contain formatting errors that prevent it from being read correctly. Use the free W3C Feed Validator at validator.w3.org/feed/ to check your feed for errors. Common issues include missing required fields, incorrect date formats, and malformed XML.
Feed URL Changes — If your website is redesigned or migrated to a new platform, your RSS feed URL may change. If your content stops appearing on Rotorcraft News after a site update, contact us with your new feed URL so we can update our records.
Authentication Walls — If your RSS feed requires a login or is behind a paywall, we will not be able to access it. Public RSS feeds must be accessible without authentication for aggregation to work.
No Images in Feed — Some websites publish RSS feeds that do not include image data. In this case your articles will always display with the Rotorcraft News fallback image regardless of what images appear on your website. To fix this, ensure your RSS feed includes either an enclosure tag or a media:content tag with your featured image URL. Most modern WordPress themes do this automatically but older themes or custom setups may not. Yoast SEO and similar plugins can add this functionality.
UPDATED CALL TO ACTION SECTION:
Is your company’s content not appearing on Rotorcraft News, or are you experiencing technical issues with your feed? We want to help. Contact us directly and our team will work with you to identify and resolve any issues preventing your content from reaching the rotorcraft community.
THE MAINGEARBOX NETWORK
Rotorcraft News is one of several properties in the MainGearbox rotorcraft media network. As a featured company on Rotorcraft News, you have access to expanded promotional opportunities across the full network.
Rotorcraft Directory — The rotorcraft industry’s dedicated business directory for manufacturers, operators, service providers, and suppliers. Paid listings include enhanced company profiles, direct contact information, photo galleries, and featured placement in search results. Get your company found by the people actively looking for what you offer.
Rotorcraft Magazine — Industry publication reaching rotorcraft professionals worldwide with in-depth coverage, features, and industry analysis.
Rotorcraft Network — Community platform connecting industry professionals, fostering collaboration, and building relationships across the global rotorcraft community.
Enhanced promotional packages combining News aggregation, Directory listings, and advertising across the full MainGearbox network are available. Contact us to discuss how we can best promote your company to the rotorcraft industry.
READY TO GET FEATURED?
Whether you want to get your RSS feed featured on Rotorcraft News, explore advertising opportunities, or discuss a full MainGearbox network promotional package — we want to hear from you.
Contact Rotorcraft News below to submit your website for consideration. Our team will review your feed, confirm it meets our aggregation requirements, and get your content in front of the rotorcraft community as quickly as possible.
