air taxi

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air taxi¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

A Newport Beach resident is suing Hyundai Motor and the air taxi startup Supernal it backs, accusing them of retaliation after she complained about alleged investor deception and gender discrimination.

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The Irvine-based company is developing a battery-powered, vertical takeoff and landing air taxi.

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With electric air taxi services on the horizon, operators are already flying in to secure landing sites in Los Angeles.

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Joby Aviation publicly displayed its all-electric air taxi in Los Angeles this week with the hopes of launching service in the city by the 2028 Olympic Games.

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LA28, the committee charged with planning the city's third Summer Games, have announced a partnership with Archer Aviation to provide an air taxi service during both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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