What are the fees associated with the submission of a pending create request for a .aero domain name?

At the time that a registrant submits a request for a .aero domain via the pending create process, a fee of US$30 is charged. The following scenarios indicate the fee structure:

a. If the pending create request is approved by SITA and the domain is not deleted within the 5-day grace period, a fee of US$30 per domain year is charged.

What are the grace periods associated with a domain with a pending create status?

The usual .aero domain grace periods exist for a domain created via the pending create process as well. This date starts from the point the registrant attempts to create the .aero domain name via an authorized registrar.

What are the minimum and maximum renewal periods?

Renewals can be made for one-year periods up to ten years in advance.

What are the required inputs for the data fields described in the Pending Create process?

The required inputs and description of the data fields for the Pending Create process can be found here. A complete table of credentials per registrant group with credentials types, values and descriptions is here.

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 do after I receive the OT&E welcome package?

The registrar is responsible for developing the client application that will interface with the registry using the EPP protocol. The .aero registrar toolkit (RTK) is available to any interested party that would like to develop registrar client applications. A registrar may opt to develop their application to conform to the EPP specification without the use of the RTK. This is acceptable as long as the client is able to pass the OT&E certification process.

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 does it mean to register a .aero domain name using the Pending Create functionality?

The Pending Create functionality is designed to improve service and facilitate the registration process by allowing registrants to temporarily reserve a name, while they await approval for their .aero credentials. Registrants seeking to register a .aero domain name via an accredited .aero registrar, will have the ability to do so without an existing, approved Aviation Community Membership ID and password.

What happens after OT&E certification?

To pass, the registrar must complete all aspects of the OT&E certification test without errors. Registry operator will provide the certification results in a timely manner, as well as feedback for those registrars that failed to successfully complete the tests. Registrars may correct their systems and reschedule a time for certification. Registrars will not be limited in the number of attempts at OT&E certification.

What happens if I did not take any renewal action during the 45 days grace period?

Your registrar may delete the domain name registration to avoid renewal charges from the registry. If your domain name is deleted, you will cease to be the holder of the domain name license. We suggest you contact your registrar immediately, if your name has been deleted.