Can I register Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) in .aero?

At the present time, the .aero registry does not offer IDNs.

How are connections allotted?

Each registrar gets 15 connections, and any additional connections are based on a per-usage policy.

How often are the zone files updated?

Zone files are updated in near real time.

How will nameservers be deleted?

Currently, deleting hosts put hosts into a pending delete status. In the RRP proxy we will be actively rotating through and clearing those that are on a pending delete status. So, hosts will delete on a fairly quick cycle.

How will transfers work?

A domain can be transferred only under the following circumstances:

I am an ICANN-accredited registrar; do I need to get certification from SITA?

Yes, all registrars who wish to make transactions with the .aero registry must be authorized by SITA, the Sponsor of .aero, and then successfully complete Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) certification and meet legal, business and financial requirements established by SITA and Afilias, the .aero registry operator.

Completing the OT&E process will help ensure that your system will function properly, which safeguards your .aero revenue and protects your customers.

Is there a Redemption Grace Period?

Registry operator will institute Redemption Grace Period for deleted .aero domains starting 15 February, 2006 following the transition.

What are the reserved domain names? What happens to one- and two-character domain names?

Certain domains are reserved. This includes one and two character domain names. The list
of reserved domain names and further information is available on the .aero website -

http://www.information.aero/registration/policies/reserved_names.
Some names, such as industry two character identifiers, are available for registration to industry code holders.

What do I need to do with my WHOIS?

The .aero Whois service will be provided for all domains within the .aero registry. SITA will provide authoritative Whois information for each domain in the registry. Registrars will be required to point their whois client to the Afilias Port 43 at whois.aeroregistry.net.

Registrars will not be required to change the format of their port 43 Whois output.

What is the price of .aero registrations?

The wholesale price for creating a .aero domain is currently $30 USD per name per year.