.aero
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| Introduced | March 17, 2002 |
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| TLD type | Sponsored top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | SITA INC B.V. (registry agreement ends in December, 2005 and new registry operator is being sought) |
| Sponsor | SITA SC; a Dot Aero Council was formed to take input from community; various industry associations have partner status |
| Intended use | Airlines, airports, and other parts of the air-travel industry |
| Actual use | Only fairly minor players in this industry seem to be using it so far, further usage just like .com and other TLDs |
| Registration restrictions | Credentials of applicants are checked before registration is permitted, but then any domain can be registered |
| Structure | Some categories of users can register at the second level and others at the third level within appropriate second level names; some industry codes such as those of airports and airlines were automatically linked to appropriate sites even if unregistered |
| Documents | ICANN registry agreement |
| Dispute policies | UDRP, Charter Eligibility Dispute Resolution Procedure (CEDRP) |
| Website | information.aero |
.aero is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) used in the Domain Name System of the Internet. It is the first gTLD based on a single industry. The .aero domain is reserved for companies, organizations, associations, government agencies, and individuals in aviation-related industries. It was created in 2002 and is operated by SITA. SITA created and operates the Dot Aero Council.
Two-letter codes under .aero are reserved for airlines according to the IATA Airline Designators. While three-letter codes were initially reserved for airports (IATA airport code), they were released for registration by the larger aviation and aerospace community on December 1, 2008.[1]
Registrations are processed via accredited registrars.
The .aero domain name was approved for a 5-year term expiring December 17, 2006 as part of a "proof of concept" of new TLD's. SITA has applied for renewal of this agreement. The agreement was extended in October 2006 for another six month term until June 17, 2007[2], and continued to be renewed on a June-December six month cycle through June 17, 2009[3][dated info].
[edit] References
- ^ http://information.aero/news/2008-11-04-08
- ^ http://www.icann.org/tlds/agreements/aero/sponsorship-amendment2-17may07.pdf
- ^ http://www.icann.org/tlds/agreements/aero/sponsorship-amendment6-08dec08.htm.pdf
[edit] External links
- IANA .aero WHOIS info
- Registry Operator website
- List of .aero accredited registrars
- Dot Aero Council
- SITA's proposal for renewal of its agreement with ICANN for .aero
- Public comments on the .aero renewal proposal
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