Tom Cruise takes Suri on a helicopter ride

(CBS News) Tom Cruise and daughter Suri took to the friendly skies on their second day together in New York.

The actor, who is in the city for what's reported to be his first visit with the 6-year-old since he and ex Katie Holmes split, went on a helicopter ride with her on Wednesday.

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Cruise, 50, was photographed carrying Suri, who wore an orange dress and her hair tied back in a braid, at a heliport on Manhattan's West Side. The little girl could also be seen through the helicopter window in other photos.

The two took a trip above the city on a Liberty helicopter, according to People. Their destination was unknown.

Cruise arrived in New York on Tuesday to visit his daughter. The two will reportedly spend several days together.