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

Airo Group is exiting its electric air taxi business, a move an analyst believes makes it a “pure play drone exposure” company.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

Lentell said he envisions the property eventually serving as a base for multiple air taxi companies, once several have come to scale.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

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

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein