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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Supernal, an air taxi company backed by Hyundai Motor Group, laid off most of its staff last week as it struggles to prove its technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Ross sees the air taxi as a way to cut down on commute times to Miami for his tenants in West Palm office towers and apartments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

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

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein