air taxi

American  

noun

1. a small aircraft for passengers, cargo, and mail operated, either on a scheduled or nonscheduled basis, along short routes not serviced by large airlines.

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Etymology

Origin of air taxi

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

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air taxi

Boeing announced an agreement Monday to divest its air taxi and two other technology ventures to Archer Aviation for a stake in the startup.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

The jet maker poured $450 million into the venture in 2022 to speed up its efforts to develop a fully automated air taxi devoted to short trips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Anduril Industries, a military technology company based in Costa Mesa, approached the San José-based air taxi venture Archer Aviation two years ago with a concept for a dual-use, self-flying rotorcraft.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Airo is walking away from its electric air taxi business, which may have surprised investors.

From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026

“Yes you can. It’s air taxi work. No intrigue attached.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein