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Uber’s latest venture? An 8-minute helicopter ride from Lower Manhattan to JFK Airport that will set you back between $200 and $225 — but bargain, it includes the Uber ride on the ground for both parts of the trip. The new business, known as Uber Copter, will launch July 9 and although bookable on the app, it’s only available to top-tier Uber members. However, the ride-hail giant will not only contend with several other helicopter companies in Manhattan offering a similar type of service, but also with groups protesting against the use of commercial flights over the Big Apple.