Chicago's Helicopter Commute Era: A Brief History.
In the 1960s, Chicago Helicopter Airways (CHA) offered helicopter taxi services between Chicago airports and city centers, but the business declined after a fatal accident. Today, companies like Uber and United Airlines are working on eVTOL aircraft to serve as short-hop air taxis, while existing aerospace corporations like Airbus and Honda are also developing their own VTOLs. Reliable funding remains a challenge, but Joby Aviation recently received significant investment from Delta to jumpstart its fleet.