About .AERO Domain
The .AERO domain extension is a restricted domain name extension dedicated exclusively to the civil aviation and aviation-related industry.
It is reserved for organizations and individuals who are exclusively or substantially involved in aviation activities.
Eligible applicants may include:
- Airlines
- Airports
- Aviation service providers
- Aviation companies
- Aviation organizations and associations
- Civil aviation authorities and government agencies
- Aviation professionals and qualified individuals
Unlike standard domain names, .AERO domains require eligibility verification and approval by the registry before activation.
The .AERO registry reserves the right to approve, reject, suspend, or revoke registrations that do not comply with eligibility requirements or registry policies.
Eligibility Requirements
To register a .AERO domain name, the registrant must demonstrate involvement in the aviation industry.
You may be eligible if your organization or activity is directly related to aviation, air transport, airport operations, aerospace, aviation education, maintenance, logistics, or aviation-related services.
Examples of eligible applicants include:
- Commercial airlines
- Cargo and logistics aviation companies
- Airport operators
- Air navigation service providers
- Aviation consultants
- Flight schools and training organizations
- Aviation manufacturers and suppliers
- Government aviation bodies
The registry may request supporting information or documentation to verify eligibility.
How to Register a .AERO Domain Name
There are three required steps to register a .AERO domain:
Step 1 – Verify Eligibility
Ensure that your organization or activity meets the aviation community eligibility requirements.
More information can be found here:
Step 2 – Check Domain Name Availability
Search for your preferred .AERO domain name through our domain search system to confirm availability.
Step 3 – Obtain an Aviation Community Membership ID (Aero ID)
All .AERO registrants are required to obtain an Aviation Community Membership ID (Aero ID).
This Membership ID confirms that the applicant is a member of the aviation community and is required to complete domain registration.
You can request an Aero ID here:
Request Aviation Community Membership ID (Aero ID)
Once approved, please share your Membership ID (Aero ID) with us to proceed with domain registration.
Airline Code Registrations
Certain airline-related names or airline codes may be subject to additional eligibility requirements and restrictions.
The registry may require further validation before approval.
– .AERO domains are restricted and are not available for general public registration.
– An Aero ID Membership is mandatory for registration.
– The registry may request additional verification documents at any time.
– Approval is subject to registry review and policy compliance.
– Registration submission does not guarantee approval.
– Domains found violating registry rules may be suspended or revoked.
