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HYDE COUNTY - In a milestone for the burgeoning industry in the United States, a North Carolina-based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has successfully utilized an eVTOL platform to dispatch personnel in response to 911 calls. In recent weeks, Hyde County Emergency Medical Services dispatched eVTOL-trained paramedics to respond to emergency calls located in Hyde County's distant rural areas, with the paramedic's Pivotal Blackfly eVTOL platform arriving 20 minutes ahead of the traditional ambulance service. After years of testing and hypothetical discussion regarding the civic and commercial utility of eVTOL platforms, the Hyde County dispatches represent an important test of eVTOL's capacity to successfully operate under real operational pressures and conditions and generate utility for prospective users.

Source: EMS1
Associated URL: https://www.ems1.com/air-medical-transport/n-c-county-ems-is-first-in-nation-to-deploy-evtol-aircraft-on-911-calls

Lódz, Poland -- Boeing has signed offset implementation agreements with Polish defense companies Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1) and the Military Central Bureau of Design and Technology S.A. (WCBKT) to support Poland’s fleet of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. Under the agreement, Boeing will provide technical insight, resources, and training to establish robust, long-term in-country sustainment capabilities.

WZL-1 will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, establishing Europe's largest Apache support infrastructure. Concurrently, WCBKT and Boeing will evaluate Polish-designed ground support equipment for Apache integration, enhancing logistical efficiency and Poland's sovereign defense capabilities.

The deal supports Poland’s contract for 96 AH-64E Apaches. With this fleet, Poland becomes the 19th global Apache operator and the second-largest operator in the world after the United States.

Source: Boeing
Associated URL: https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131706
Author: Boeing 

NIAMEY, Niger - The Nigerien Armed Forces have received four helicopters donated from the Algerian Ministry of Defense.

In a statement on August 9, the Algerian Ministry of Defense confirmed the donation of the four helicopters, which were delivered to the military airport in Niamey. The batch included two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 transport helicopters previously in service with the Algerian military.

Alongside the helicopters, Algeria delivered an unspecified quantity of ammunition, as well as spare parts and support and logistics hardware.

The delivery "confirms Algeria's commitment to continuing to support the countries of the region, especially in areas related to defense and security," the Defense Ministry said in its statement.

Niger faces internal security threats from two separate insurgent groups, one linked to al-Qaeda and another loyal to the Islamic State.

Source: The Defense Post
Associated URL: https://thedefensepost.com/2026/08/10/algeria-niger-mi-helicopters/