air taxi

noun

Synonyms of air taxinext
: a small commercial airplane used for short flights between localities not served by scheduled airlines

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Joby Aviation kickstarts nationwide eVTOL tour The Joby air taxi is piloted, though the company eventually aims to automate its flight services. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration selected eight proposals – including two from Northern California startups – to participate in a nationwide pilot program that will determine if air taxis can be used as a short-range alternative in major metropolitan areas. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026 Uber’s air taxis in Dubai watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news. Lola Murti, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026 Airlines and investors back the technology Major airlines and aviation companies are also investing heavily in the emerging air taxi industry, which is a sign of the growing confidence in the technology. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for air taxi

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of air taxi was in 1919

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“Air taxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20taxi. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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