Expired .AERO Domains

Registration Requirements

A valid .aero ID is needed to register any .AERO domain name. This ID confirms the membership of the application to the sponsored community. According to the group, some documents must be provided. Contact us for more information.

If the registrant doesn't have a .AERO ID yet, an application must be done here Request AERO ID

Intended Use

Airlines, airports, and other parts of the air-travel industry

.AERO Registry Information

Registration Service

http://www.information.aero

Whois Server

whois.aero

Registration Date

2001-12-21

Registration Price

$98.00 Annually

Registered Domains

12,257

Whois Privacy

Yes

.AERO Top Registrars

Registrar name Registered domains Share, %
101domain GRS Limited 4,462 17.73%
EPAG Domainservices GmbH 1,600 6.36%
Key-Systems GmbH 896 3.56%
Gandi SAS 747 2.97%
Regional Network Information Center, JSC dba RU-CENTER 532 2.11%
Secura GmbH 451 1.79%
united-domains AG 423 1.68%
EnCirca, Inc. 410 1.63%
PSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain Robot 382 1.52%
NETIM SARL 375 1.49%

.aero Domain Name

A .aero domain name is a sponsored top level domain (sTLD) by the SITA. A .aero domain name is used to communicate information related to air transport industry and other air transport operations.


Who can use a .aero domain name?

The primary purpose of a .aero domain name is to provide dedicated web space for the general public. The use of a .aero domain name is normally prohibited to organizations that are not affiliated with air transport industry or other operations related to air transport.


Who regulates .aero Domain Name?

The Air Navigation Bureau, which is an airline regulatory body, is the authority responsible for the regulation of .aero domain names.

A .aero domain name is used for all airlines, aviation authorities and other airline-related companies.


Tips to choose ideal .aero Domain Name:

You may want to include keywords that are related to your field of activity when you choose a .aero domain name. You can also use your company name in its entirety or any other name that you have registered as a trademark. It's also possible to choose a .aero domain name that is easy to pronounce and remember.


What's the Difference Between .com. and .aero?

The most important difference between the two is in ownership rights of the domain names. The second difference is in the availability of both domain names. A .aero domain name is managed by SITA while the registration process for a .com. domain name is managed by Verisign.


Are there any restrictions when registering .aero domain name?

The registration of a .aero domain name is restricted to organizations that are linked with air transport industry or other operations related to air transport. Other organizations may register a .com.br domain name instead if they do not meet the required criteria.


Is .aero a community-based domain name?

The .aero domain nameis owned by SITA and can only be registered by organizations affiliated with air transport industry or other operations related to air transport. However, the fee for securing .aero domain name registration is considerably lower than that of other top level domains.


What Documents Do You Need to Register .aero Domain Name?

The registration process for a .aero domain name requires the following documents:

• Copy of national or international air transport license,

• Letter from an accredited civil aviation authority confirming your responsibility for the organization, and

• Certificate from a professional third party group confirming your qualification as an air transport industry professional.


Are there any restrictions when registering .aero domain name?

The registration process for .aero domain names requires stringent regulations by the Air Navigation Bureau and is available only to organizations that are linked with air transport industry or operations related to air transport. This makes it an ideal choice for airlines, aviation authorities and other related organizations.


How Much Does .aero Domain Name Cost?

The registration fee for a .aero domain name is considered relatively low as compared to the other top level domains. The annual renewal cost of a .aero domain name is also cheap as compared to that of other .aero domain names. The average cost of a .aero domain name registration is US$120.