take to the sky/skies

phrase

chiefly US

: to begin flying

The new airliner will take to the skies next year.

Examples of take to the sky/skies in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The testing is a vital step on the road toward Flight 12, which will mark the first time that Ship 39 will take to the skies. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Aviation groups have raised questions about crowded airspace and how communities will respond as more vehicles take to the sky. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026

Every incident renews scrutiny on airline operations as millions take to the skies; even minor flight emergencies and routine issues can spark fear after a string of deadly incidents. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025

But what does that mean for the many Americans who take to the skies every day? — Laurie A. Garrow, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025