Flight Phase
The procedure of moving an aircraft rearward from a gate or stand using a tow vehicle, under ground control instructions, before taxiing.
Quick answer: The procedure of moving an aircraft rearward from a gate or stand using a tow vehicle, under ground control instructions, before taxiing.
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The procedure of moving an aircraft rearward from a gate or stand using a tow vehicle, under ground control instructions, before taxiing.
Pushback matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, Pushback refers to: The procedure of moving an aircraft rearward from a gate or stand using a tow vehicle, under ground control instructions, before taxiing.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Solo, Air France Quatro Dois Zero, posição sessenta e quatro, solicita pushback voltado para leste."
Pushback matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Pushback is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Pushback is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The procedure of moving an aircraft rearward from a gate or stand using a tow vehicle, under ground control instructions, before taxiing.
Ground, Air France Four Two Zero, stand six four, request pushback facing east.
Pushback
Solo, Air France Quatro Dois Zero, posição sessenta e quatro, solicita pushback voltado para leste.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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