Aviation English
Flight Phase

Was ist Pushback?

Pushback The procedure of moving an aircraft rearward from a gate or stand using a tow vehicle, under ground control instructions, before taxiing.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Pushback” Used in Practice?

Boden, Air France Vier Zwei Null, Position sechs vier, Pushback in Richtung Osten erbeten.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Was ist Pushback?

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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