A Premiere For Poland: Offshore Wind Operations with the H175
Photo Credit: Roelof-Jan Gort from Flyhigh Aeromedia
Gdansk, 19 January 2026 - NHV Group is proud to announce a significant milestone for Poland and the Baltic offshore wind sector. Since July 2025, NHV has been performing crew change operations for the construction of the Baltic Power Offshore Windfarm, using our Airbus H175. This marks the first time a super-medium helicopter has been deployed to supports offshore wind operations in Poland.
NHV operates from the new General Aviation Airbase (GAA) at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport. The facility features an innovative, high-security hangar of over 4,000 m², complemented by modern, high-quality amenities designed to support both passengers and flight crews.
The new base in Gdańsk reflects NHV’s long-term vision in the region. Crew change operations are conducted using one to two H175 helicopters, ensuring safe, fast, and reliable transport for offshore technicians. As offshore wind farms move further from shore and turbine size continues to increase, demand for high-capacity, versatile helicopters like the H175 continues to rise.
NHV’s helicopter operations reduce transfer times by a factor of six to ten compared to conventional vessel transport, while also enabling operations in more challenging weather conditions, significantly enhancing efficiency and safety during offshore wind construction phases.
“This expansion into Poland reflects NHV’s ambition to be a long-term helicopter partner for the offshore wind industry,” said Bram De Backer, Commercial Director at NHV. “By leveraging our scale, fleet size, and established network of bases across the North Sea, the UK, and the Baltic region, we ensure helicopter availability and operational continuity wherever offshore wind projects are developed. The addition of the Gdańsk base further strengthens our ability to support the full project lifecycle, including crew change, hoisting, and offshore medical support, delivered to the same high operational and safety standards”.
NHV’s partnership with Vestas, under a multi-year contract, secures long-term support for offshore wind operations in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. With this expansion, NHV further strengthens its position as key enabler of Poland’s emerging offshore wind market, delivering crew change solutions with unmatched speed, safety, and operational reliability.
Bram De Backer added: “GAA’s expertise and high operational standards have been instrumental in enabling Poland’s first state-of-the-art ground handling facilities dedicated to offshore wind helicopter operations. This milestone marks a significant step forward for Poland’s offshore wind sector and highlights the power of strong partnerships in delivering complex aviation operations that support the energy transition”.
About NHV Group:
NHV Group, specialises in B-to-B helicopter services and operates with a strong geographic presence in Europe and Western Africa. The group conducts operations from several bases on two continents with a team of 450+ employees
Our scope of work includes Off-shore Energy, Maritime Services and Harbour Pilot Services, and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions. In addition to supporting its own fleet, NHV provides extensive third-party maintenance services to a variety of civil and military clients. Aside from the helicopter operations, NHV has set up the NHV Training Academy, which offers ATO pilot training, HHOP training and delivers EASA and CAA certified Part 147 training. The group has a multipurpose high-value fleet of over 30 helicopters.
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