August 14-16, 2026 | McMinnville Airport | McMinnville, OR

Aaron Fitzgerald – Red Bull Helicopter

A helicopter doing aerobatics seems impossible…right?? Well, not entirely. You just need the right type of helicopter and a highly skilled pilot, and Red Bull has both! Making his Oregon International Air Show at McMinnville debut, it’s Aaron Fitzgerald in the Red Bull Helicopter!

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About Aaron Fitzgerald

Aaron Fitzegerld has over 9,000 hours of flight time logged in a variety of aircraft. He joined the North American Red Bull Team in 2018 and flies their BO-105C Helicopter.

Pilot Aaron Fitzgerald standing in front of the Red Bull helicopter, holding a flight helmet and smiling.

When he’s not flying for Red Bull, he can be found working on film and TV productions, working as an aerial coordinator, and flying the UH-60 Blackhawk on firefighting contracts with the Forest Service during wildfires in the western part of the U.S..

Learn more about Aaron Fitzgerald: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/aaron-fitzgerald 

About the Red Bull Helicopter

Aaron flies the Red Bull BO-105C helicopter, which is the only type of aerobatic helicopter in the world.

Aaron Fitzgerald piloting the Red Bull helicopter flying past the Statue of Liberty over New York Harbor.

The BO-105C came about because MBB Company wanted to push the boundaries of helicopters with new technology and mechanics.

Red Bull currently operates two of these helicopters. Both were built in 1974 and were previously police helicopters. They have operated these helicopters since 2005. 

What to Expect at the Show

Fans can expect to see a thrilling array of turns and flips throughout the performance.

Aaron Fitzgerald flying the Red Bull helicopter against a cloudy sky during an aerial maneuver.

Learn more about Aaron Fitzgerald: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/aaron-fitzgerald