air taxi
noun
: a small commercial airplane used for short flights between localities not served by scheduled airlines
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But electric air taxis are taking test flights in New York City in hopes of delivering passengers to airports faster.
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Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, Uber unveiled a new robotaxi intent on taking on Waymo, acquired parking platform SpotHero to add in-app parking reservations, and announced Uber Air, a partnership with Joby Aviation to bring all-electric air taxi service to users.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Electric air taxis are now moving closer to real-world use, completing test flights designed to turn hour-long commutes into trips lasting just minutes.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Operating at speeds up to 140 mph, air taxis are quiet, with no emissions.
—Dave Carlin, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, Uber unveiled a new robotaxi intent on taking on Waymo, acquired parking platform SpotHero to add in-app parking reservations, and announced Uber Air, a partnership with Joby Aviation to bring all-electric air taxi service to users.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Electric air taxis are now moving closer to real-world use, completing test flights designed to turn hour-long commutes into trips lasting just minutes.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Operating at speeds up to 140 mph, air taxis are quiet, with no emissions.
—Dave Carlin, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Air taxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20taxi. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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