The Group of Experts on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Implementation was formed during the Satellite Navigation & Communications (SN&C) Systems Advisory Committee meeting held in conjunction with the TPTWG-17 (March 2000). The group's mission is to promote implementation of regional GNSS augmentation systems to enhance inter-modal transportation and recommend actions to be considered by the Advisory Committee in the Asia Pacific Region.

The GIT meeting is now co-chaired by Mr. Yoshiki Imawaka, Director of Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Government of Japan(imawaka-yzys@mlit.go.jp) and Mr. Lim Yong Heng(Wayne), Director of Air Traffic Service of Dept of Civil Aviation Malaysia(limyh@atsdca.gov.my).

We note the progress of the APEC Transportation Working Group in its work on safety and security across all modes of transportation including environmental considerations, and the adoption of new technologies supported by the Satellite Navigation and Communication Systems(SN&C) Advisory Committee. We also note the efforts of the international aviation and maritime communities to encourage the implementation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS) to promote safety and efficiency in their respective industries. We endorse the continuation and further development of that work, especially the implementation of GNSS for all transportation modes. We endorse the emphasis placed on the implementation of satellite-based augmentation system(SBAS) and ground-based augmentation(GBAS) including the regional augmentation systems.
In this regard, we believe that the GIT should;
- Expedite the implementation of GNSS in all economies
- Advance the development of an Asia Pacific approach to GNSS implementation to encourage cooperation that will enhance safety and efficiency
- Seek from all economies the expertise to ensure the success of GNSS implementation.
- Cooperate with non-APEC organizations as necessary to provide for seamless imple

At the first meeting, the members of this technical working group developed a draft statement on the GIT's goals and objectives and terms of reference which support the TPT-WG's continuing efforts to enhance international aviation using new technologies and to encourage GNSS implementation to promote safety and efficiency. Since that first meeting, the GIT has begun implementing the agreed upon GNSS work program for the Asia Pacific Region.