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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS) TO ACCELERATE AI CAPABILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION

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Southwest to transition to a cloud-based, AI-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028

NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to modernize its technology foundation and evolve how the airline operates, builds, and is able to serve its Customers. As part of this partnership, Southwest will transition from a largely on-premises environment to a cloud-based, AI- and agent-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028—laying the foundation to operate with greater speed, flexibility, and reliability to support the business.

Technology powers nearly every part of the airline—from selling seats, to running daily operations, to supporting more than 70,000 Employees. As the airline continues to evolve its business model and Customer experience, it is also accelerating efforts to simplify its technology environment and improve how systems work together at scale.

“Southwest has always evolved our business with a focus on improving performance, efficiency, and reliability—and applying that same mindset to our technology with AWS is a core part of that strategy,” said Lauren Woods, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Southwest Airlines, “From Customer experience, to operations, to how we build the systems behind it—all of it is coming together in a way that helps our Teams move faster, make better decisions, and deliver for our Customers.”

Building a cloud-based airline by 2028

Southwest is continuing to modernize its footprint on AWS, targeting a fully cloud-based environment by 2028 while expanding how it uses AI and agent-based capabilities across the business by adopting new tools like Amazon Quick.

“Southwest Airlines is using AI to deliver on its commitment to being a customer-obsessed airline. By deploying AI agents across customer experience, operations, and software development, they’re accelerating innovation for 134 million travelers—and proving that pioneering ambition paired with AWS’s agentic AI capabilities delivers real, measurable results at scale,” said Swami Sivasubramanian, Vice President, Agentic AI at AWS.

Accelerating modernization with Kiro

Southwest is using Kiro, AWS’s agentic coding service, to modernize one of its largest and most critical Customer-facing platforms—Southwest.com.

Historically, the platform has operated a large footprint of on-premises systems with long modernization timelines. By leveraging Kiro to refactor legacy code, Southwest has accelerated that effort significantly. Kiro is now used by more than 2,700 developers to build features, help automate testing, and to generate the infrastructure in the cloud.

This work is creating a foundation that is easier to evolve, scale, and support—helping Southwest move faster and automate tasks in minutes that used to take hours.

Reimagining how software gets built with AI-Driven Development Life Cycle

Beyond individual tools, Southwest is also transforming how software is built across the organization.

Using an intelligent software development workflow built on AWS capabilities like AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AIDLC)—Southwest is adopting a more agent-driven way of working. In this model, AI agents help move development forward, while engineering teams remain responsible for guiding, validating, and owning the outcomes.

About Southwest Airlines 

Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world’s most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 120 airports across 12 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. By empowering its more than 73,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 134 million Customers carried in 2025. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.

About Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is guided by customer obsession, pace of innovation, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. By democratizing technology for nearly two decades and making cloud computing and generative AI accessible to organizations of every size and industry, AWS has built one of the fastest-growing enterprise technology businesses in history. Millions of customers trust AWS to accelerate innovation, transform their businesses, and shape the future. With the most comprehensive AI capabilities and global infrastructure footprint, AWS empowers builders to turn big ideas into reality. Learn more at aws.amazon.com and follow @AWSNewsroom.

1. Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey as of Q4 2025

2. Fulltime-equivalent active Employees as of March 31, 2026.

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PG&E Statement on Senate Bill 492

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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today released a statement on Senate Bill 492.

“On Saturday, the California Legislature amended Senate Bill 492 to address the state’s wildfire risk reduction and recovery framework.

While the proposed legislation would make some progress in helping wildfire survivors recover and strengthening wildfire preparedness, it would not provide the sustainable solution California needs.

Specifically, the bill does not adequately address the financing risks created by California’s current wildfire liability framework. As a result, it falls short of creating the long-term durability needed to attract affordable investment to support a safer, more reliable energy system and help keep costs down for customers.

The California Earthquake Authority’s April report found, among other conclusions, that existing funding mechanisms are not sufficient. PG&E believes that SB 492 does not adequately address these concerns.

California still needs a durable solution that supports wildfire survivors, maintains strong safety incentives, reduces wildfire risk, and enables the affordable investment needed to serve customers and communities safely and reliably.”

About PG&E

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news  

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My Employment Options (MEO) Empowers SSI/SSDI Beneficiaries to Achieve Career Independence Through Expert Ticket to Work Services

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Empowering SSI/SSDI Beneficiaries

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — My Employment Options (MEO), a nationally recognized authorized Social Security Administration (SSA) Employment Network (EN), is reinforcing its commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities to secure gainful employment and financial independence. Since 1993, MEO has dedicated itself to bridging the gap between individuals receiving SSI/SSDI disability benefits and career opportunities, leveraging the Ticket to Work (TTW) Program to transform lives through employment.

“Our mission has always been to focus on our clients’ abilities, not their disabilities.”

With over two decades of experience, MEO has established itself as a pioneer in remote workforce integration. Having specialized in work-from-home placements since 2003, MEO provides a robust, nationwide platform that enables job seekers in 48 states and D.C. to access career paths regardless of their location.

“Our mission has always been to focus on our clients’ abilities, not their disabilities,” said Paula Vieillet, Founder and CEO of My Employment Options. “By combining deep expertise in the Ticket to Work Program with a compassionate, retention-focused approach, we help our clients not only find a job but build a sustainable career that provides financial security and professional growth.” We also pride ourselves on putting human interaction at the center of career development. By treating every client as an individual with unique abilities, goals and challenges, MEO’s employment counselors, benefit and retention specialists can guide individuals through the complexities of benefits and employment.

A Holistic Approach to Employment

MEO distinguishes itself through a comprehensive support system that extends far beyond initial job placement. Recognizing that the path to career stability is continuous, MEO offers a dedicated long-term retention program that includes:

Expert Career Counseling: Assistance with identifying career paths and navigating professional transitions.Benefits Counseling: Guidance provided by a Certified Work Incentive Coordinator (CPWIC) to help clients understand how working affects their SSI/SSDI benefits.Accommodations Advocacy: Supporting clients in requesting and negotiating necessary workplace accommodations.Retention Support: Regular check-ins, disaster outreach and recovery assistance, and access to a rewards program, ensuring clients have the ongoing support needed to thrive in their roles.

Commitment to the Industry

The MEO team is proud to announce its upcoming participation in the National Employment Network Association (NENA) conference, taking place in D.C. August 31 – September 2, 2026. This event serves as a vital venue for networking with peers, engaging with SSA representatives, and sharing best practices to further improve the efficacy of the Ticket to Work Program nationwide.

About My Employment Options (MEO)

My Employment Options is a nationally recognized authorized Social Security Administration (SSA) Employment Network. With a track record of over 4,500 placements in the last five years, MEO specializes in assisting SSI and SSDI beneficiaries in finding meaningful and suitable work-at-home and community-based positions. By partnering with quality employers and maintaining a focus on individual employability and professional growth, MEO continues to be a driving force in national workforce development.

For more information about My Employment Options, please visit www.myemploymentoptions.com.

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Lori Adler, My Employment Options (MEO), 1 800-441-3114, ladler@myemploymentoptions.com, https://myemploymentoptions.com/

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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches with BAE Systems-built scientific instruments

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the latest NASA astrophysics flagship observatory supported by BAE Systems, following Hubble and Webb

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA) is celebrating the successful launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope today from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, which will support critical astrophysics discoveries as the latest flagship observatory.  

BAE Systems designed and developed the Opto-Mechanical Assembly on the Wide Field Instrument (WFI), the primary scientific instrument on the Roman mission. The Opto-Mechanical Assembly provides the stable structure and thermal environment that enables the WFI to meet performance requirements. It includes the optical bench, thermal control system, precision mechanisms, optics and electronics. BAE Systems also provided integration services and testing for the assembly.

“Today’s launch of the Roman Space Telescope marks a significant achievement for furthering astrophysics discoveries,” said Bonnie Patterson, vice president and general manager of Civil Space for BAE Systems. “Roman will provide unparalleled views of the cosmos, helping to further advance our knowledge of the universe, the physics of our galaxy and the demographics of exoplanets.”

The Roman Space Telescope’s Wide Field Instrument will provide a field of view at least 100 times greater than the Hubble Space Telescope, allowing scientists to survey the sky up to 1,000 times faster. Roman will study billions of cosmic objects to explore how planets, stars, and galaxies form and develop over time.

BAE Systems has provided significant support for every NASA’s astrophysics flagship mission, from the Hubble Space Telescope to the James Webb Space Telescope. These missions complement the Roman Space Telescope through enhanced shared technologies, enabling science and supporting decades of discovery through innovative instrument delivery.

Looking ahead, BAE Systems is already contributing to NASA’s next astrophysics flagship mission concept: the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). This mission would build upon the work of previous astrophysics programs and is in the early stages of development. BAE Systems’ Ultra-Stable Large Telescope Research and Analysis (ULTRA) studies are developing a picometer-capable mirror actuation system to provide greatly enhanced optical stability and performance.

The HWO mission would be focused on imaging Earth-like planets orbiting other stars and searching them for signs of life. The observatory would also be equipped with a powerful lens to explore stars, the planets of our solar system, different galaxies, and the evolution of the universe with unprecedented sensitivity and resolution.

For more information, please contact:

Brian Rantala, BAE Systems
Mobile: 720-995-8253
brian.rantala@baesystems.us
www.baesystems.com/US
@BAESystemsInc 

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