Pushback

Pushback is a pre-taxiing procedure where a specialized vehicle, known as a tug, moves the aircraft away from the gate. This ensures the plane is correctly positioned for taxiing to the runway.

Related Terms:

Ground handling ,Taxiway ,APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) ,De-icing
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