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

Both companies plan to offer a commercial air taxi service using electric aircraft that function like Ubers over congested cities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

In its May earnings release, Archer said it had completed the "phase three" of the Federal Aviation Administration's four-phase certification process for its Midnight air taxi vehicle.

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

The California air taxi startup Archer Aviation is set to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero in an agreement that would allow the companies to collaborate and share technology.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

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

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein