Synonyms

air taxi

American

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of air taxi

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

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air taxi

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

From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026

Archer Aviation, a San José-based company developing an electric air taxi, plans to take over control of the Hawthorne Municipal Airport near LAX.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026

But a car ride from Miami to downtown West Palm could take about two hours during rush hour, while the air taxi would take less than half that time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025

EHang plans to introduce an air taxi service, priced similarly to a premium road taxi, within three years.

From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025

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

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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