The first helicopter passenger service is introduced in New York City

“Choppers” or helicopters are used by organizations like police departments, fire departments, news stations, and tourist services. The first operational helicopters were built in 1936.

It was on this day, July 9th, in 1953 that the first helicopter passenger service was introduced in New York City.

New York Airlines was a helicopter airline company that was first founded as a mail and cargo carrier. Headquartered in LaGuardia Airport, the airline took off on the first helicopter ride in the United States that carried passengers.