Aviation and Airline Publications That Pay Freelance Writers By William Opar
The sky’s the limit when it comes to opportunities for writers in the aviation and airline industry!
Aviation
Business Jet Traveler
Buying/using private aviation services; and interviews with celebrities and prominent CEOs who fly privately. Welcomes new writers. 75% freelance. Circ. 35K. Every other month (plus annual U.S. and China Buyers’ Guides). Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2-6 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Usually responds 1-2 days.
Pays: $0.50/word.
Aviation International News
Welcomes new writers. 75% freelance. Circ. 35K. Every other month (plus annual Buyers’ Guide and Chinese edition). Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 1-6 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Rarely accepts reprints. Usually responds 1-2 days. Sample copy available; request by email. Subscription $42.95, $55.95 outside the U.S. Guidelines by email. We pay a minimum of $0.50/word, more for cover stories, and sometimes negotiate flat rates with regular contributors.
General Aviation News
“General Aviation News is a twice-monthly magazine for general aviation enthusiasts, pilots and owners of small airplanes.” 30% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 35K. Biweekly. Pays the 15th of the month after publication. Publishes ms 1-7 months after acceptance. Buys first NA rights. Accepts some reprints. Responds within two weeks. Sample copy available by email to Kathleen@generalaviationnews.com. Subscription $35. Pays $150 for 500-1500 words.