European heavyweight operator Avincis is to enter the offshore wind sector after announcing its acquisition of Danish company KN Helicopters. “We are thrilled to welcome the KN Helicopters team to the Avincis group,” said John Boag, Group CEO of Avincis in a press release announcing the acquisition. “Today’s news is testament to our appetite for further growth and expansion into new sectors and regions.”The KN Helicopters fleet includes three H135s and one H145. According to the 2025 Global Offshore Wind Report, there is now 83 GW of capacity installed worldwide, supplying alternative electricity to 73 million households. “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.”