ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 1, 2006 – The American Association of Airport Executives announced today that its Transportation Security Clearinghouse (TSC) has entered into a contract with Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), which will use the TSC for the Central Information Management System (CIMS) for the Registered Traveler (RT) program. The contract formalizes the TSC cost structure and schedule originally agreed to by Unisys and other Registered Traveler service providers when they designated the TSC as the CIMS for the RT program in May. The Transportation Security Administration also recently designated the TSC as the CIMS for the RT program.

On Monday, the TSC began operation of the CIMS, which is the world’s most advanced interoperable information management system of travelers’ biometric data. With the CIMS fully operational, private companies such as Unisys Corporation are now able to operate interoperable RT services at participating airports across the country, allowing travelers to use their RT cards seamlessly at any participating airport.

AAAE President Charles Barclay said he was pleased that the TSC as the CIMS will enable the rapid and secure deployment of the Registered Traveler program at airports across the country. “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 at airports for US air travelers and we’re proud to play such an important role toward this goal.”

“Unisys has been working with AAAE throughout this process and, with their cooperation, hosted at our Reston office an interoperability forum for potential Registered Traveler services providers so that all parties would be in lock-step as the program takes shape. We look forward to the continued support we’ve received from AAAE as Registered Traveler rolls out nationwide,” said Larry Zmuda, partner, homeland security, Unisys.

As outlined in the Registered Traveler Interoperability Consortium’s Technical Interoperability Specification, the CIMS is necessary to ensure interoperability, security, and efficiency in a national RT program. As the designated CIMS, TSC is responsible for several key functions, such as processing all records, interfacing with the TSA for background checks, ensuring a chain of trust from vetted enrollments and issued credentials, and sending alerts to all service providers regarding revoked credentials.

About AAAE
AAAE, founded in 1928, is made up of 4,600 members who are responsible for managing and operating the nation’s airports. The principal function of the association is to serve as a clearinghouse for the exchange of information on airport administration. It also sponsors more than 70 meetings each year where the latest techniques in the operation and maintenance of public airports are discussed. In 2001, AAAE created the Transportation Security Clearinghouse, a wholly-owned non-for-profit subsidiary, which has become the nation’s largest civilian clearinghouse, processing both biometric and name-based background vetting requests for the aviation community.

About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Our consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology to help our clients achieve secure business operations. We build more secure organizations by creating visibility into clients’ business operations. Leveraging the Unisys 3D Visible Enterprise approach, we make visible the impact of their decisions – ahead of investments, opportunities and risks. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.