Glossar
Flight Operations
Pushback
Definition
The procedure in which an aircraft is pushed backwards from its parking position at the gate by a specialized tug vehicle, since most aircraft cannot reverse under their own power.
Verwandte Begriffe
Gate
A designated area in an airport terminal where passengers board or disembark an aircraft. Gates are numbered and typically feature a jetbridge for direct aircraft access.
Taxi
The movement of an aircraft on the ground under its own power, typically between the gate and the runway. Aircraft follow taxiway markings and instructions from ground control.
Turnaround
The time an aircraft spends at the gate between arriving from one flight and departing for the next. Includes deplaning, cleaning, refueling, catering, and boarding.