The Whirly Bird is again in the news as the largest commercially chartered helicopters, with capacity for 15 passengers, initiates a new air service between the Mid-Manhattan Sky Port and the three airports of the New York area.. Shuttling between city airports it can carry a ton and a half in freight. For the busy traveler it is a marvelous convenience. It's amphibious for good measure. The Whirly Bird is sitting on a pier. CUS - The Whirly Bird or 15 passenger helicopter. MCUS - Small crowd of business men gather around this new air bus. MCUS - Businessmen embarking on to the helicopter. MCUS - Inside the passengers are seated in their assigned seats. MCUS - The Whirly Bird is lifting off the pier. Aerial shot - New York s skyline. Aerial shot - Looking down on top of the helicopter and then the helicopter flying as New York's skyline as a backdrop