ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 29, 2006 —The American Association of Airport Executives announced today that its Transportation Security Clearinghouse (TSC) has released a schedule and cost structure for Service Providers who will use the TSC as the Central Identity Management System (CIMS) for the Registered Traveler Program.   The TSC cost structure and schedule is consistent with the TSA’s recent release of the business model for a national, interoperable Registered Traveler program. Unisys Corporation has signed an agreement to use TSC services for the program.

The industry designation of the TSC as the CIMS for the RT program is a significant boost toward establishing a nationwide, permanent and interoperable Registered Traveler system as soon as possible.

AAAE President Chip Barclay said he was pleased that the Service Provider industry had centered on using the TSC as the CIMS for the Registered Traveler Program.   “AAAE’s TSC has a proven record of success.  We’ve reduced turnaround times and cost for aviation worker background checks, and we’re looking forward to bringing the same great customer service and industry experience to RT service providers in the most cost-effective manner possible,” Barclay said. “More importantly, a permanent, interoperable and nationwide Registered Traveler program will improve security and efficiency for US air travelers and we’re proud to play such an important role toward this goal.”

Larry Zmuda, Unisys Corporation’s lead for Registered Traveler, said that the TSC clearinghouse is a key component to a nationwide interoperable program.  “Unisys has been a major supporter for the TSC as the CIMS for the RT program.  Their ability to perform vetting functions efficiently and at the most cost effective price will benefit the traveling public and the airport community.  This functionality will contribute to the traveling public moving through the airports faster and more securely,” Zmuda said.