Register a .aero domain name

Only members of the aviation community, incorporating airlines, airports, companies, organizations, associations, government agencies and qualified individuals, may register a domain name in .aero.

Before you register a domain name, you should:

1. Check your eligibility to register a .aero domain name and the format in which you can register your chosen domain name here.

2. Verify if your chosen domain name is available, by using the "Check name" box at the upper right-hand corner of this page.

3. Obtain your .aero ID, prior to registration of your chosen domain name through a .aero authorised registrar, this unique validity process screens potential domain registrants thus ensuring the integrity and the exclusivity of the .aero domain. Request your .aero ID now.

Register an airline or airport code

Registration of airline and airport codes have a specific registration criteria. For more information click here.

Special Note

Every registrant needs to obtain a .aero ID in order to be able to register .aero domains. Your .aero ID is the unique validity process, which screens potential domain registrants thus ensuring the integrity and the exclusivity of the .aero domain.

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Registrant groups

Aerial works

Who belongs to this group?

All commercial and non-comercial civil flight operations of which the primary goal is not the transportation of persons or goods from one point to another, including all flight operations for the benefit of third parties (public benefits) are aerial works operations. Such activities may include, but are not limited to fire fighting, agicultural flights, traffic surveillance, or weather research and environment surveillance.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site, a free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows its affiliation with aviation.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register your names in the format name.aero, we suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Aerospace

Who belongs to this group?

Aircraft, engine, equipment or satellite manufacturers, companies, organisations or individuals carrying out business involving maintenance, testing, and distribution.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site; Design, Manufacturing or Maintenance Organisation Approval; JAA Technical Standard Order; Production Certificate; Manufacturer Maintenance Certificate; Air Agency Certificate; Technical Standard Order; also free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows your affiliation with the company.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register your names in the format name.aero, we suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Air freight & logistics companies

Who belongs to this group?

Freight forwarders and express carriers involved in air transportation.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site; IATA Accredited Cargo Agent; IATA assigned numeric code; also a free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows its affiliation with aviation.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register your names in the format name.aero, we suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Air navigation services providers

Who belongs to this group?

Air traffic control (ATC), ATC suppliers, ATC industry members and associations.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site; License holder and country, where you operate; also a free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows its affiliation with aviation.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Air safety, medical and certification

Who belongs to this group?

Air ambulances, airport security, and certification companies and organisations.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Air sports and recreational aviation

Who belongs to this group?

Air sports and recreational aviation clubs and their members, federations, national associations, organisers of competitions linked to air sports, and suppliers of air sports and recreational aviation equipment.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site, Affiliation to FAI Member Organisation; FAI Calendar Championship ID Number; also a free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows its affiliation with aviation.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Airlines and commercial operators

Who belongs to this group?

Commercial airlines, charter airlines, cargo airlines, corporate charter operators, air taxis, air tour operators.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site, Air Operating Certificate; IATA 2character airline identifier; ICAO 3letter airline identifier; also a free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows your affiliation with it.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

2-character-airline-identifier.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Who belongs to this group?

What names can be registered?

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

2-character-airline-identifier.aero

Airports

Who belongs to this group?

Operators of international airports, regional airports, and aerodromes.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site, IATA 3letter location identifier; ICAO 4letter location identifier; FAA 3letter airport identifier; also a free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows your affiliation with it.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

3-letter-IATA-location-identifier.airport.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Aviation distribution systems

Who belongs to this group?

Computer reservation companies, airline sales agents and licensed air travel agents.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Aviation education and research

Who belongs to this group?

Flight schools, aviation colleges, aircraft mechanic schools, training centers, research centers, and organisers of test flights.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site, a proof that you are an Air traffic controller school; Flight school or aviation maintenance school; also free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows its affiliation with aviation.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Aviation industry associations

Who belongs to this group?

Industry associations, passenger associations, unions, working groups.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site, Articles of Association; also free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows its affiliation with aviation.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Aviation media

Who belongs to this group?

Press, magazines, informational web sites, conference and airshow organizers, feelance journalists specialised in aviation.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site, ISSN or ISBN number; Air show/conference - date and location of the event; also free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows its affiliation with aviation.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Aviation professionals

Who belongs to this group?

Licensed or certified aviation professionals such as cabin crews, flight engineers, flight instructors, engineers, trainers.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your web site, a proof that you are a holder of an airline air crew identity card; holder of a flight instructor certificate; holder of an air crew or flight engineer certificate issued by national Civil Aviation Authority (Rating/Date isued); US: Holder of Airman Certificate; also free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which shows your affiliation with aviation.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Aviation suppliers & service providers

Who belongs to this group?

Companies, organisations or individuals carrying out business involving catering, leasing, ground handling, insurance, it, fuel, in-flight entertainment, traders, marketplaces, consulting for the aviation industry.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Business aircraft operators

Who belongs to this group?

Aircraft charters, aircraft management companies, business aircraft operators and owners of business aircrafts.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site; US: Statement of Compliance with part 91; a free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows your affiliation with it.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Civil aviation authorities

Who belongs to this group?

National and regional civil aviation authorities, governmental departments regulating civil aviation, accident investigation bodies.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site; ICAO member; also free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity and shows your affiliation with it.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

your organisation name.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Government organisations

Who belongs to this group?

Regulating and standard setting organisations, state aviation, government aviation service agencies.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be your company web site; a free text or an explanatory letter on company letterhead, which describes your company / entity/organisation and shows your affiliation with it.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

your organisation name.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

Pilots

Who belongs to this group?

All commercial and private pilots.

If your fall into one of the above categories then you are eligible to register your .aero domain name.

What are the credentials for this group?

The credentials for this group could be a web site; a copy of your Pilot License or the date it was issued.

Please note that one of the easiest ways of verification is if your email address corresponds to the company name or the company web site address.

What names can be registered?

You can register names in the format name.aero. We suggest:

yourcompany.aero

yourproduct.aero

Before you register your name please use the Check name facility to verify that your chosen domain name is still available.

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Domain Policies

SITA has been representing the aviation community for more than fifty years. As the sponsor of .aero SITA and the Dot Aero Council is working with government and industry representative bodies to develop, maintain and enforce the .aero Domain Management Policy (DMP). This policy defines the rules associated with eligibility and domain name allocation, sets out the license terms governing the use of a .aero domain name and describes the dispute resolution policies for the .aero TLD.

It is important that you read the policy before applying for a .aero domain name, as it sets out the conditions governing the license and use of a .aero domain name.

You can find links to this policy and other relevant documents and policies in the menu on the left hand side.

Dispute resolution

Dispute resolution policies applicable to .aero domain are listed in the Domain Management Policy. WIPO is appointed as the dispute resolution provider for Eligibility Reconsideration Policy and Charter Eligibility Dispute Resolution Policy.

Domain Management Policy

Version 6.2

Date: 14 November 2006

	Domain Management Policy (DMP) – Nov. 14, 2006 - 227.09k (sitaaerodmp061114.pdf)

I. General principles

1. Aviation community and the role of SITA

The .aero domain is a sponsored Top Level Domain ("TLD") established by and for the use of the members of the aviation community. SITA, the Sponsor of the .aero domain, is a not for profit cooperative that has been representing the aviation community for more than fifty years. SITA's role is to manage the .aero domain in the interests of the aviation community. SITA will, with the advice of relevant government and industry representative bodies, develop, maintain and enforce this .aero domain management policy.

This policy is intended to be updated and revised regularly to reflect aviation industry interests. The current version of this policy is publicly available on the following web sites: www.information.aero and www.nic.aero. Comments submitted through those web sites will be considered for updates of this document.

The .aero TLD is restricted to people, entities and government agencies which: (1) provide for and support the efficient, safe, and secure transport of people and cargo by air; and (2) facilitate or perform the necessary transactions to transport people and cargo by air.

2. Policy structure

The .aero domain is structured to provide for the allocation of domain names within specific Domain Types to specific Registrants within Registrant Groups. Each Registrant Group represents a sector of the aviation community. SITA, working with representative aviation community associations and organizations, defines the domain naming conventions which will ensure consistency, fair allocation and predictability of the .aero domain.

This policy defines the rules of eligibility and .aero domain name allocation for each Registrant Group. It also sets out the license terms and described the dispute resolution procedures for the .aero TLD.

Registrant Groups & Representative Bodies

Registrants are grouped according to similar characteristics in Registrant Groups which represent aviation industry segments. For each Registrant Group this policy defines eligibility criteria.

A Representative Body is appointed by SITA to represent each Registrant Group. They contribute to the development of this policy by expressing recommendations on rules and mechanisms of determining eligibility, domain applicability, and the schedule of deployment. In particular they contribute to the definition of the naming convention and the .aero domain name allocation within the Registrant Group that they represent. Terms of the arrangements with Representative Bodies are summarized in the appendices.

Registrant Group	Representative body
Aerial works	SITA (acting)
Aerospace	SITA (acting)
Air freight & logistics companies	FAGSA
Air navigation services providers	CANSO
Air safety, medical and certification	SITA (acting)
Air sports and recreational aviation	FAI
Airlines and commercial operators	IATA
Airports	ACI
Aviation distribution systems	SITA
Aviation education and research	SITA (acting)
Aviation industry associations	SITA
Aviation media	SITA (acting)
Aviation professional	SITA (acting)
Aviation suppliers & service providers	SITA (acting)
Business aircraft operators	NBAA
Civil aviation authorities	ICAO
Government organisations linked to aviation	SITA (acting)
Pilots	SITA (acting)

Explanation of acronyms of industry associations as well as contact details are available here: http://www.information.aero/about/council.

3. Registration process

Registration of a .aero domain name is done in 2 steps: Identification, then Registration. After Registration, the holder of a .aero domain name must comply with the licence rules (see Chapter "Licence Rules").

Step 1- Identification

Each Registrant must be recognized as member of the aviation community. This eligibility check can be performed by various mechanisms (described in section "Eligibility" of this document) and is concluded by the assignment of an "Aviation Community Membership ID". Once a Registrant has obtained an Aviation Community Membership ID, the Registrant is entitled to register any names currently open for the Registrant Group the Registrant belongs to. This step needs to be performed only once by each Registrant.

Step 2 - Registration

Once the Registrant is ready to proceed with the registration of a .aero domain name, the Registrant must choose a Registrar (authorised distributor of .aero domains) to obtain a .aero domain name licence and pay the registration fee. Some domain names are pre-allocated while some need to be requested directly by the Registrant at the time of Registration. The Aviation Community Membership ID can be reused for multiple registrations by the same Registrant.

II. Eligibility requirements

4. Eligibility Requirements

To be recognized as a member of the aviation community, a Registrant must establish that it belongs to a Registrant Group. The list and description of registrant Groups is shown below.

Registrant Group	Description
Aerial works	All commercial and non-comercial civil flight operations of which the primary goal is not the transportation of persons or goods from one point to another, including all flight operations for the benefit of third parties (public benefits) are aerial works operations. Such activities may include, but are not limited to fire fighting, agicultural flights, traffic surveillance, or weather research and environment surveillance.
Aerospace	Aircraft, engine, equipment or satellite manufacturers, companies, organisations or individuals carrying out business involving maintenance, testing, and distribution .
Air freight & logistics companies	Freight forwarders and express carriers involved in air transportation
Air navigation services providers	Air traffic control (ATC), ATC suppliers, ATC industry members and associations
Air safety, medical and certification	Air ambulances, airport security, and certification companies and organisaions
Air sports and recreational aviation	Air sports and recreational aviation clubs and their members, federations, national associations, organisers of competitions linked to air sports, and suppliers of air sports and recreational aviation equipment.
Airlines and commercial operators	Commercial airlines, charter airlines, cargo airlines, corporate charter operators, air taxis, air tour operators
Airports	Operators of international airports, regional airports, and aerodromes
Aviation distribution systems	Computer reservation companies, airline sales agents and licensed air travel agents.
Aviation education and research	Flight schools, aviation colleges, aircraft mechanic schools, training centers, research centers, and organisers of test flights.
Aviation industry associations	Industry associations, passenger associations, unions, working groups
Aviation media	Press, magazines, informational web sites, conference and airshow organizers, feelance journalists specialised