.AERO Domain Backorder Service

Why Backorder an Expired .AERO Domain?

.AERO is the sponsored top-level domain created for the global aviation community. It offers a focused identity for airlines, airports, aerospace companies, aviation organisations, pilots, service providers and specialist projects connected with air transport.

Strong callsigns, airport-related terms, aircraft names, aviation services and concise industry brands can be difficult to obtain in a dedicated namespace. An expired-domain backorder can provide another route to a relevant name.

A Namespace Dedicated to Aviation

The .AERO domain is sponsored by SITA and is not an unrestricted general-purpose extension. The registry verifies that registrants belong to an eligible aviation category, usually through an approved registrant profile or .AERO identifier.

This eligibility check is part of the normal registration process. The intended holder should be able to provide the information required for its aviation role if the domain is successfully acquired.

Examples of Eligible Uses

• Airlines, airports and aviation authorities.
• Pilots, aviation professionals and recognised industry associations.
• Aircraft manufacturers, maintenance providers and aerospace suppliers.
• Aviation technology, training, safety and service organisations.

The registry retains final authority over eligibility and the acceptance of a registration.

.AERO Naming Rules

Most direct .AERO names must be between 3 and 63 characters. They can use letters, digits and hyphens, must begin and end with a letter or digit, and cannot place hyphens in both the third and fourth positions. Two-character airline identifiers and certain industry codes follow separate allocation rules.

The .AERO Expiry Lifecycle

Like other sponsored generic extensions, an expired .AERO domain may pass through renewal, redemption or deletion stages before it becomes available again. Expiry does not guarantee release, and the previous holder may still restore the name during an applicable period.

The acquisition attempt is carried out through the appropriate registrar or registry channel on a best-effort basis. Success remains subject to the registry lifecycle, eligibility review, availability and competition.

Pricing and Auctions

A .AERO backorder starts at €50. If you are the only Backorders Domains customer targeting the name and we catch it, the price remains €50 before applicable taxes or registry-specific charges. If several customers placed a backorder, a 7-day proxy bid auction decides who receives the domain.

Before You Place a .AERO Backorder

Confirm that the intended holder belongs to the aviation community and that the proposed name does not infringe trademarks, operating names or other prior rights. Registry eligibility and lawful use remain the registrant's responsibility.