The IAIN mission
IAIN is a non-governmental, non-profit making organisation with the objective of
uniting national and multinational institutes and organisations which aim to foster
human activities at sea, in the air, in space and on land, and who may benefit from
the development of the science and practice of navigation and related
information techniques.
General
Organisation
IAIN is registered in the Netherlands as an International Association
and comprises Institutes of Navigation worldwide, Associate Members,
Corporate Members and Corresponding Members.
Management
The Overall Policy of IAIN is defined by the Constitution and Resolutions of
the General Assembly and is implemented by the Officers' Committee.
Operations
Day-to-day operations and administration are the responsibility of the Secretary General.
Constitution
Article 1
Aim
Aim
The International Association of Institutes of Navigation (IAIN) is a
non-governmental, non-profit-making organisation with the object of uniting
national and multinational institutes and organisations which aim to foster
human activities at sea, in the air, in space and on land, and who many benefit
from the development of the science and practise of navigation and related
information techniques.
The aim of IAIN is achieved by, among other things:
The aim of IAIN is achieved by, among other things:
- fostering cooperation and assistance between members;
- establishing technical committees or working groups to study specific problems, and producing appropriate recommendations and standards;
- organising Congresses and Seminars relevant to its work;
- collecting and evaluating information about the activities of its Members, as well as encouraging, supporting and making known recent developments in a periodical;
- providing assistance to organisations requesting help either technical or organisational, or in training;
- maintaining liaison with relevant intergovernmental and other organisations and offering specialised advice where appropriate.
Article 2
Membership
Membership
IAIN comprises:
Members;
Associate Members;
Corporate Members;
Corresponding Members;
Honorary Members.
Members are the Institutes of Navigation. These are non-profit-making bodies with national or multi-national membership whose objectives are the advancement of the science and practice of navigation at sea, on land, in the air or in space. Any such Institute properly constituted and recognised at national or multinational level shall be eligible for Membership.
Associate Membership may be applied for by any other non-profit-making organisation recognised at international, multinational or national level dealing with matters of interest to the Association.
Corporate Members are organisations or groups constituted and recognised at national or multinational levels, being Corporate Members of a Member Institute, aiming at promoting IAIN activities, such as:
Corresponding Membership may be granted as an alternative to Associate Membership. Corresponding Members undertake to exchange documentation and information with IAIN on a regular basis but do not have the responsibilities, nor expect the benefits of Associate Membership.
Honorary Membership may be conferred for life upon any individual who is considered [by the Officers' Committee] to have performed extraordinary service or made a significant contribution to the work of IAIN.
Application for membership constitutes an agreement to pay the appropriate annual fees as laid down from time to time.
Membership may be terminated:
Members;
Associate Members;
Corporate Members;
Corresponding Members;
Honorary Members.
Members are the Institutes of Navigation. These are non-profit-making bodies with national or multi-national membership whose objectives are the advancement of the science and practice of navigation at sea, on land, in the air or in space. Any such Institute properly constituted and recognised at national or multinational level shall be eligible for Membership.
Associate Membership may be applied for by any other non-profit-making organisation recognised at international, multinational or national level dealing with matters of interest to the Association.
Corporate Members are organisations or groups constituted and recognised at national or multinational levels, being Corporate Members of a Member Institute, aiming at promoting IAIN activities, such as:
- Manufacturers or distributors of equipment contributing to the development of navigation and associated information techniques
- Companies or organisations providing navigation services or technical advice under contracts
Corresponding Membership may be granted as an alternative to Associate Membership. Corresponding Members undertake to exchange documentation and information with IAIN on a regular basis but do not have the responsibilities, nor expect the benefits of Associate Membership.
Honorary Membership may be conferred for life upon any individual who is considered [by the Officers' Committee] to have performed extraordinary service or made a significant contribution to the work of IAIN.
Application for membership constitutes an agreement to pay the appropriate annual fees as laid down from time to time.
Membership may be terminated:
- by resignation of the member;
- by decision of the Officers' Committee for non-payment of fees for two years;
- by decision of the General Assembly for any justifiable cause in the best interest of IAIN.
Article 3
Funding
Funding
IAIN shall be funded from fees, grants, gifts and generally as permitted by law.
Article 4
Registered Office and Duration
Registered Office and Duration
The registered office of IAIN is at the Netherlands Institute of Navigation,
Seattleweg 7, NL-3195, ND-PERNIS-RT, The Netherlands. The duration of IAIN
is unlimited.
Article 5
General Assembly
General Assembly
General Assemblies of members are held at intervals not exceeding three
years. They are normally held concurrently with IAIN Congresses. A General
Assembly will be convened by order of the Officers' Committee. Special General
Assemblies may be convened in between two consecutive normal Assemblies.
A General Assembly consists of:
In matters concerned with the Constitution, only Members will be entitled to one vote. In any other matter to be decided by vote, each delegate shall be entitled to one vote. In the event of a tied vote, the President of the Association has a casting vote.
The General Assembly, among other things:
A General Assembly consists of:
- The Officers of the Association,
- Two delegates appointed by each Member of the Association,
- One delegate appointed by each Associate Member,
- One delegate appointed by each Corporate Member, and
- Honorary Members wishing to attend.
In matters concerned with the Constitution, only Members will be entitled to one vote. In any other matter to be decided by vote, each delegate shall be entitled to one vote. In the event of a tied vote, the President of the Association has a casting vote.
The General Assembly, among other things:
- decides the overall policy of IAIN;
- elects the members of the Officers' Committee to hold office until the next meeting of the Assembly (see Article 6);
- approves the programme of work and achievements presented by the Committee of Officers;
- determines the amount of annual fees to be paid by the membership each year until the next General Assembly;
- approves the triennial budget and financial statement;
- adopts By-Laws;
- appoints the Auditor.
Article 6
Officers' Committee
Officers' Committee
IAIN is administered by an Officers' Committee comprising up to eight
members elected by the General Assembly as follows:
These six Officers will be elected from among Members, and will normally be Council members of the Member Institutes.
These two members coming from the Associate and Corporate Membership will be chosen by the General Assembly from those playing a prominent role in the Association's work.
Elected Officers should, as far as practicable, be drawn from different parts of the world with a view to achieving as widespread a representation as possible on the Officers' Committee.
The President and Vice Presidents shall not hold their office for more than the period between two consecutive normal General Assemblies.
The Treasurer, Secretary General and Officers representing Associate and Corporate Members shall not hold office for more than six years.
- the President
- one Senior Vice-President
- two Vice-Presidents
- the Treasurer
- the Secretary General
These six Officers will be elected from among Members, and will normally be Council members of the Member Institutes.
- one member will be elected from the Associate Membership
- one member will be elected from the Corporate Membership
These two members coming from the Associate and Corporate Membership will be chosen by the General Assembly from those playing a prominent role in the Association's work.
Elected Officers should, as far as practicable, be drawn from different parts of the world with a view to achieving as widespread a representation as possible on the Officers' Committee.
The President and Vice Presidents shall not hold their office for more than the period between two consecutive normal General Assemblies.
The Treasurer, Secretary General and Officers representing Associate and Corporate Members shall not hold office for more than six years.
Article 7
Duties of the Officers' Committee
Duties of the Officers' Committee
The Officers' Committee will meet regurlarly and at least once a year.
Such meetings will be convened by the President or any one of the Vice-Presidents, or the Secretary General, or at the request of two Officers.
The Officers' Committee, among other things:
The Officers' Committee is chaired by the President of the Association or, in the case of the absence of the President, by the Senior Vice-President. An Officers' Committee decision can be made by a simple majority of those present at a meeting subject to a minimum of four votes recorded in its favour. In the event of a tied vote, the Chairman of the Officers' Committee has a casting vote. The President can decide to carry out a postal vote from among the Officers.
Such meetings will be convened by the President or any one of the Vice-Presidents, or the Secretary General, or at the request of two Officers.
The Officers' Committee, among other things:
- implements the overall policy as defined by its aim (see Article 1) or resolution of the General Assembly
- approves the annual budget and the accounts submitted by the Treasurer
- prepares proposals to be submitted to the General Assembly as regards the rates of subscription matters
- accepts new members complying with the provision of Article 2, subject to ratification by the General Assembly
- gives guidance as appropriate to the Secretary General
- seeks candidates for office and prepares proposals for the nomination of IAIN Officers to the General Assembly
- prepares proposals to be submitted to the General Assembly as appropriate
- organises, in cooperation with the host Institute, the Congress and other functions (Seminars, Workshops, etc.)
- is responsible for the regular publication of a periodical
- convenes General Assemblies
- may authorise the purchase, sale, renting or letting of property and the granting and obtaining of loans (whether or not secured by a mortgage) required by the running of the Association
- may authorise any transaction and/or discharge of mortgage
The Officers' Committee is chaired by the President of the Association or, in the case of the absence of the President, by the Senior Vice-President. An Officers' Committee decision can be made by a simple majority of those present at a meeting subject to a minimum of four votes recorded in its favour. In the event of a tied vote, the Chairman of the Officers' Committee has a casting vote. The President can decide to carry out a postal vote from among the Officers.
Article 8
Congresses and Exhibitions
Congresses and Exhibitions
All categories of IAIN members are entitled to be represented at an IAIN
Congress. Non-members may participate in an IAIN Congress subject to payment of
special registration fees. An exhibition of equipment, hardware/software will
be organised during the Congress period. Members are entitled to exhibit under
reduced fees.
Article 9
Alterations to the Constitution
Alterations to the Constitution
Alterations to the Constitution can only be made by a two-third majority of
Members attending a General Assembly. The Officers' Committee can decide as an
emergency measure to carry out a postal vote. In such a case, alterations to
the Constitution require a two-third majority of Members taking part in the
postal vote.
Article 10
Termination
Termination
The termination of IAIN may be decided upon under the same conditions as
required for alterations to the Constitution (see Article 9). On termination,
the Officers' Committee is responsible for the winding up of IAIN and for
distribution of the assets to charitable or technical organisations connected
with the safety of navigation at sea, in the air, in space or on land.
Article 11
By-Laws
By-Laws
Matters not specifically regulated by the Constitution shall be regulated by
By-Laws to be agreed upon by the General Assembly. Additions and alterations to
the By-Laws may be made by the General Assembly by simple majority.
IAIN has a recognised status with a number of international organisations whose work involves navigation. Currently these include IMO, ICAO, IHO and ICG. The description of our status varies with each organisation though essentially our role is akin to an observer who contributes to the navigational aspects of each organisation but only has an advisory voice.
The appointment of representatives to international bodies shall be made by the Officers of IAIN and their nomination shall be officially forwarded by the Secretary General of IAIN.
The IAIN representative shall attend relevant meetings of the organisation he/she is accredited to or make arrangements for another member(s) of IAIN to attend in his/her stead.
The IAIN representative, or his/her substitute(s), is empowered to provide navigational advice to the international organisation on behalf of IAIN. The representative shall refer back to the Officers for clearance any document he/she might wish to submit as well as any commitment that the international organisation might wish to make with IAIN.
The IAIN representative should take every opportunity to spread the word about IAIN activities, especially encouraging participation in the Newsletter and the triennial Congress.
The IAIN representative shall pass reports of meetings attended to the Editor of the IAIN newsletter for publication. He/she shall also render a brief report prior to each IAIN Officers´ Meeting. If convenient the representative is most welcome to attend the Officers´ Meeting.
The tenure of office of a representative shall be flexible but ultimately at the discretion of the Officers of IAIN.
IAIN representatives to international organisations are:
IMO - Capt. Rein van Gooswilligen
ICG - Dr Elisabeth Klaffenböch
US PNT Advisory Board - Captain Dick Smith
IHO - Mr Yves Desnoës
ICAO - Mr John White
By-Laws as amended by the 8th General Assembly
of the Association
As amended by the 8th General Assembly of
the Association (and finalised January 1995). Further amended by resolution of
the 10th General Assembly (June 2000).
- The Committee of Officers may draw up and publish Working Rules to implement the Constitution and By-Laws. These rules do not require the consent of the General Assembly.
- The place and date of the General Assembly agreed by the Officers are communicated to the membership at least five months in advance. The Agenda is sent out at least three months before the Assembly. Any Resolution from an IAIN Member or Corporate Member received by the Secretary General at least four months before the day of the General Assembly will be placed on the Agenda. The above delays are reduced down, respectively to three months and six weeks and to two months in case of the Officers' Committee convening a Special General Assembly (a Special General Assembly should be convened by the Officers' Committee).
- No business other than that contained in the Agenda may be discussed at the General Assembly.
- Subject to consultation of the membership the Committee of Officers may fill any office that has become vacant for the time elapsing from the occurence of the vacancy until the next General Assembly. International Committees or working groups set up under clause 1(b) of the Constitution operate in accordance with such general rules as the Officers' Committee may draw up from time to time.
- Any position on a matter of IAIN policy or expressing a view in public on any technical matter to be considered as representing the views of the Association, shall be previously agreed upon by the Officers' Committee which will report as appropriate to the General Assembly. The Officers' Committee is entitled to assign a person whose competence is widely recognised, and whose mission is to present the official views of the Association in various international organisations or fora. This person shall provide the Officers' Committee with any information of interest for publication in the IAIN Periodical.
- If the Association is formally consulted under clause 1 (e) of the Constitution, the Committee of Officers will make every effort to secure a unanimous view among the membership. If unanimity is unobtainable the Committee may put forward the consensus view and any other views expressed.
- Expenses associated with the work of the Officers' Committee are at the charge of the Association with the exception of Committee Members travelling expenses which are the responsibility of the organisations to which they belong.
Conference Arrangements & Finances
Added on the authority of the
IAIN Officer´s Meeting 7 May 2006.
- The General Assembly during a tri-annual IAIN Conference decides on the host Institute of Navigation [ION] for the next conference. A request for interest in hosting the conference will be sent by the Secretary General to the member IONs at least eighteen months prior to the General Assembly selection. Initial proposals will be reviewed by the Officers Committee meeting about one year to the General Assembly. The Officers Committee then evaluates the IONs submissions and makes a ¨next host ION¨ recommendation at the next Officers meeting prior to the General Assembly.
- The host ION is responsible for the organization of the Triennial Conference but is to report on progress to the Officers Committee meetings and to the IAIN President as requested.
- Member IONs will publicise / promote the event in their ION publications.
- Member IONs will participate in the composition of the conference programme.
- Member IONs will encourage speakers from their membership to submit papers to the Conference.
- Member IONs will encourage their membership to participate in the Conference.
- Member IONs will encourage their industry members to participate in the exhibition of the event.
- The host ION bears the financial risk of the conference and therefore will seek to ensure a financially healthy outcome.
- The host ION will yield 25% of the financial surplus to IAIN funds.
Guidelines for Representatives to other
International Organisations
Added on the authority of the
IAIN Officer´s Meeting 7 May 2006.
IAIN has a recognised status with a number of international organisations whose work involves navigation. Currently these include IMO, ICAO, IHO and ICG. The description of our status varies with each organisation though essentially our role is akin to an observer who contributes to the navigational aspects of each organisation but only has an advisory voice.
The appointment of representatives to international bodies shall be made by the Officers of IAIN and their nomination shall be officially forwarded by the Secretary General of IAIN.
The IAIN representative shall attend relevant meetings of the organisation he/she is accredited to or make arrangements for another member(s) of IAIN to attend in his/her stead.
The IAIN representative, or his/her substitute(s), is empowered to provide navigational advice to the international organisation on behalf of IAIN. The representative shall refer back to the Officers for clearance any document he/she might wish to submit as well as any commitment that the international organisation might wish to make with IAIN.
The IAIN representative should take every opportunity to spread the word about IAIN activities, especially encouraging participation in the Newsletter and the triennial Congress.
The IAIN representative shall pass reports of meetings attended to the Editor of the IAIN newsletter for publication. He/she shall also render a brief report prior to each IAIN Officers´ Meeting. If convenient the representative is most welcome to attend the Officers´ Meeting.
The tenure of office of a representative shall be flexible but ultimately at the discretion of the Officers of IAIN.
IAIN representatives to international organisations are:
IMO - Capt. Rein van Gooswilligen
ICG - Dr Elisabeth Klaffenböch
US PNT Advisory Board - Captain Dick Smith
IHO - Mr Yves Desnoës
ICAO - Mr John White
General Assembly
General Assemblies of members are held at intervals not exceeding three
years. They are normally held concurrently with IAIN Congresses. A General
Assembly will be convened by order of the Officers' Committee. Special General
Assemblies may be convened in between two consecutive normal Assemblies.
A General Assembly consists of:
In matters concerned with the Constitution, only Members will be entitled to
one vote. In any other matter to be decided by vote, each delegate shall be
entitled to one vote. In the event of a tied vote, the President of the
Association has a casting vote.
The General Assembly, among other things:
A General Assembly consists of:
- The Officers of the Association,
- Two delegates appointed by each Member of the Association,
- One delegate appointed by each Associate Member,
- One delegate appointed by each Corporate Member, and
- Honorary Members wishing to attend.
The General Assembly, among other things:
- decides the overall policy of IAIN;
- elects the members of the Officers' Committee to hold office until the next meeting of the Assembly (see Article 6);
- approves the programme of work and achievements presented by the Committee of Officers;
- determines the amount of annual fees to be paid by the membership each year until the next General Assembly;
- approves the triennial budget and financial statement;
- adopts By-Laws;
- appoints the Auditor.
The IAIN Officers' Committee
IAIN is administered by an Officers' Committee, of which the members have been elected by the
General Assembly in October 2009.
| President | Refaat Rashad Arab Institutes of Navigation (AIN) |
ain@aast.edu |
| Senior Vice President | Elisabeth Klaffenböck Austrian Institute of Navigation (OVN) |
|
| Vice President | Carl Andren United States Institute of Navigation (US ION) |
|
| Vice President | Frankišez Vejražka Czech Institute of Navigation (CZIN) |
|
| Vice President | Yasou Arai Japan Institute of Navigation (JIN) |
|
| Secretary General | David Broughton Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) |
|
| Treasurer | Rein van Gooswilligen Netherlands Institute of Navigation (NIN) |
r.vangooswilligen@gmail.com |
| Immediate Past-President | Dick Smith Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) |
ra.ed.smith@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Associate Members Representative | Boris Rivkin Academy of Navigation and Motion Control (ANMC) |
academy@eprib.ru elprib-onti@telros.net |
IAIN Appointed Representatives
The IAIN is represented in international organisations by appointed representatives.
| International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) |
Yves Desnoës | desnoes@noos.fr |
| International Maritime Organization (IMO) |
Rein van Gooswilligen | r.vangooswilligen@gmail.com |
| International Committee on GNSS (ICG) |
Elisabeth Fischer | elisabeth.klaffenboeck@ffg.at |
| US Space-based PNT Advisory Committee | Refaat Rashad (pro tem) | ain@aast.edu |
| International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) |
John White | johnwhiteca99@gmail.com |
Memberships
Application for Associate and Corporate Membership shall be supported by the
Member representing the country within which the applicant carries out his
main activities or has his principal place of business.
Applications for membership constitutes an agreement to pay the appropriate annual fees as laid down from time to time.
Membership may be terminated:
Applications for membership constitutes an agreement to pay the appropriate annual fees as laid down from time to time.
Membership may be terminated:
- Immediately after receipt by the Secretary General of a written resignation of the member.
- By decision of the Officers' Committee for non-payment of
fees for two years.
The member will immediately be informed in writing of this decision with the reasons of this decision. The member can make an appeal to the General Assembly within one month against this decision. - By decision of the General Assembly for any justifiable cause in the best interest of IAIN.
Members
Members are the Institutes of Navigation. These are non-profit-making
bodies with national or multi-national membership whose objectives are
the advancement of the science and practice of navigation at sea, on land,
in the air or in space. Any such Institute properly constituted and
recognised at national or multinational level shall be eligible for Membership.
Associate Members
Associate Members are any other non-profit-making organisations recognised
at international, multinational or national level dealing with matters
of interest to the Association.
Honorary Members
Honorary Members are individuals who, in the opinion of the Officers' Committee have
performed extraordinary service or have made a significant contribution to the work of IAIN.
Honorary Members are elected for life.
Corporate Members
General
Corporate Membership is open to organisations or groups recognised at
national or multinational levels, such as:
- Manufacturers or distributors of equipment contributing to the development of navigation and associated information techniques
- Companies or organisations providing navigation services or technical advice.
Subscription
Annual subscription rates are EUR 250.
Benefits
The benefits of a Corporate Membership are:
- The co-operation and assistance of Member Institutes throughout the world in technical, organisational and training matters.
- The latest information on navigational developments on land, at sea, in the air and in space, including access to technical papers produced by Member Institutes.
- The opportunity to present the Corporate Member's views at International Technical Committees and Working Groups.
- The opportunity to participate in IAIN's work with IMO and ICAO.
- Receipt of the IAIN Newsletter.
- Reduced registration and exhibition fees at a number of international conferences.
- Hyperlink from the IAIN website to the Corporate Member's own website and use of the IAIN Logo.
Corresponding Members
Corresponding Membership may be granted as an alternative to Associate
Membership. Corresponding Members undertake to exchange documentation and
information with IAIN on a regular basis but do not have the responsibilities,
nor expect the benefits of Associate Membership.
Contact the IAIN
Contact with the Association may be made through the Secretary General:
Group Captain David Broughton
c/o Royal Institute of Navigation
1 Kensington Gore
London, SW7 2AT
United Kingdom
E: iain@rin.org.uk
History of the IAIN
Beginning in 1957, a series of conferences
sponsored by the British, French and German
Institutes of Navigation (ION) were held at three year intervals to discuss technical
navigation issues. The separation of vessels in highly congested areas was of
primary concern. In 1964, the International Maritime (then Consultative) Organisation
(IMCO) accepted a report prepared by the three IONs on Traffic Regulation in the
Dover Strait. In 1968, a further report on the Separation of Traffic at Sea was
accepted by the Maritime Safety Committee of IMCO.
The three IONs have thus pointed the way for establishing standards in the international maritime community and could be expected to influence future international developments in marine navigation. It was also clear that a properly constituted international body with consultative status at IMCO was needed. This matter was brought before all the IONs in 1969 by the Presidents of the British and American IONs. They proposed the formation of an international council of IONs and distributed a draft constitution for discussion.
Early in 1975, the Presidents of the Institutes of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States agreed to the formal declaration of an International Association of Institutes of Navigation (IAIN). The first General Assembly was held in London and the first constitution was adopted on 15 October 1975. In 1976, IAIN was granted consultative status to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Since then many proposals and technical papers on different subjects have been put forward to IMO on such matters as traffic separation, collision regulations and accuracy standards for navigation.
In 1985, IAIN was given consultative status to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Recommendations on the use of a worldwide geodetic system were made by IAIN which were adopted by ICAO's Future Air Navigation System (FANS) Committee.
Since 1982, as a member of the International VTS Organisation Committee, IAIN has been taking an active part in the congresses held at Bremen, Marseille's, Goteborg and Vancouver.
IAIN is presently promoting an international institutional solution for a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and is also encouraging the interoperability of a navigation and communication system infrastructure for use on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
International Congresses of IAIN were held in
Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1976
Brighton, United Kingdom in 1979
Paris, France, in 1982
Tokyo, Japan, in 1985
Sydney, Australia, in 1988
Cairo, Egypt, in 1991
Beijing, China, in 1994
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in 1997
San Diego, California, in 2000
Berlin, Germany, in 2003
Jeju, South Korea, in 2006
Stockholm, Sweden, in 2009
The next IAIN Congress will be held in Cairo, Egypt, in 2012.
The three IONs have thus pointed the way for establishing standards in the international maritime community and could be expected to influence future international developments in marine navigation. It was also clear that a properly constituted international body with consultative status at IMCO was needed. This matter was brought before all the IONs in 1969 by the Presidents of the British and American IONs. They proposed the formation of an international council of IONs and distributed a draft constitution for discussion.
Early in 1975, the Presidents of the Institutes of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States agreed to the formal declaration of an International Association of Institutes of Navigation (IAIN). The first General Assembly was held in London and the first constitution was adopted on 15 October 1975. In 1976, IAIN was granted consultative status to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Since then many proposals and technical papers on different subjects have been put forward to IMO on such matters as traffic separation, collision regulations and accuracy standards for navigation.
In 1985, IAIN was given consultative status to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Recommendations on the use of a worldwide geodetic system were made by IAIN which were adopted by ICAO's Future Air Navigation System (FANS) Committee.
Since 1982, as a member of the International VTS Organisation Committee, IAIN has been taking an active part in the congresses held at Bremen, Marseille's, Goteborg and Vancouver.
IAIN is presently promoting an international institutional solution for a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and is also encouraging the interoperability of a navigation and communication system infrastructure for use on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
International Congresses of IAIN were held in
Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1976
Brighton, United Kingdom in 1979
Paris, France, in 1982
Tokyo, Japan, in 1985
Sydney, Australia, in 1988
Cairo, Egypt, in 1991
Beijing, China, in 1994
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in 1997
San Diego, California, in 2000
Berlin, Germany, in 2003
Jeju, South Korea, in 2006
Stockholm, Sweden, in 2009
The next IAIN Congress will be held in Cairo, Egypt, in 2012.
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