air taxi

noun

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

Examples of air taxi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beta is one of several electric air taxi makers racing to secure Federal Aviation Administration certification and to start flying passengers commercially. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Taking an air taxi to the airport may become as simple as ordering a ride share today. — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 6 July 2026

With expertise in production systems and operational excellence, Toyota has provided Joby with invaluable guidance and support to develop an electric air taxi. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

In February, Joby announced a partnership with Uber to start service in the United Arab Emirates this year, bringing on-demand air taxi rides to the country. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air taxi

• epitaxy
• maxi
• waxy