Which term describes the process where an aircraft is moved away from its gate or stand by external power before taxiing?

Which term describes the process where an aircraft is moved away from its gate or stand by external power before taxiing?

• A. Pushback
• B. Jet Bridge
• C. Taxiing
• D. Take-Off

Answer: (A)

Pushback is the maneuver where an aircraft is moved away from its gate or stand to create space for taxiing, typically using a tow vehicle or pushback tug connected to the nose gear. This is done while the engines are usually shut down and power may be supplied by the APU or ground power, so the aircraft can be positioned correctly for taxiing. After pushback, the aircraft taxis under its own power toward the runway; the jet bridge is the passenger boarding connection, and take-off is the moment the aircraft leaves the ground.

Pushback is the maneuver where an aircraft is moved away from its gate or stand to create space for taxiing, typically using a tow vehicle or pushback tug connected to the nose gear. This is done while the engines are usually shut down and power may be supplied by the APU or ground power, so the aircraft can be positioned correctly for taxiing. After pushback, the aircraft taxis under its own power toward the runway; the jet bridge is the passenger boarding connection, and take-off is the moment the aircraft leaves the ground.