Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator Avincis has acquired Denmark’s KN Helicopters. KN Helicopters has been delivering helicopter services to the offshore wind sector since 2016, having secured contracts with wind farm owners and operators such as Vattenfall and Siemens.

The acquisition provides Avincis with an entry point into the rapidly developing offshore wind market, a further growth vertical as the company expands into new services and regions. KN Helicopters is led by CEO Niels Peter Kjeldahl, who will continue to manage the company’s operations following the transaction.

KN Helicopters currently operates three Airbus H135s and one Airbus H145, which will complement its existing fleet of more than 60 Airbus helicopters. The company will benefit from the expertise and capabilities of Avincis across its global network. Helicopters are increasingly seen as the preferred option for offshore wind support, as they are quicker than traditional offshore service vessels and can operate safely in more challenging weather conditions.

Demand for offshore wind energy continues to grow. According to the 2025 Global Offshore Wind Report, 83 GW of capacity is now installed worldwide, supplying alternative electricity to 73 million households. The report forecasts a compound average annual growth rate of 28 per cent until 2029 and 15 per cent up to 2034, with annual capacity additions expected to surpass 30 GW in 2030 and 50 GW by 2033.

John Boag, group CEO of Avincis, says: “We are thrilled to welcome the KN Helicopters team to the Avincis group. Offshore wind energy has an exciting future, and we are looking forward to supporting wind farm owners in Denmark with the same dedicated helicopter services we have been providing in other global markets for 60 years. We believe that KN Helicopters has enormous potential and a great culture. Adding it to our portfolio will give us another lever for securing the long-term, sustainable growth of our business.”

Kjeldahl adds: “My business partner Karin Granhoj and I founded KN Helicopters with great dedication, hard work and belief in our strong business concept of delivering high quality, flexible and safe helicopter services in the wind industry. We are very proud that today we become part of Avincis, which is a natural and positive step in KN Helicopter's development to become an international market leader in the offshore wind market.”

Financial details of the transaction are undisclosed.