Pushback (aviation)
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pushback-aviation-303-1543551
title:
Pushback (aviation)
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In aviation, pushback is an airport procedure during which an aircraft is pushed backwards away from its parking position, usually at an airport gate by external power. Pushbacks are carried out by special, low-profile vehicles called pushback tractors or tugs. Although many aircraft are capable of moving themselves backwards on the ground using reverse thrust, the resulting jet blast or prop wash would cause increased noise, damage to the terminal building or equipment, and can cause injury to
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Removal of an aircraft from an airport gate by external power
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pushback_(aviation)
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2023-10-04T22:58:11Z
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