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aircraft pushback

EASA defines “aircraft pushback” in one regulation. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.

‘aircraft pushback’ means the movement of an aircraft from a nose-in parking position by using external power of ground support equipment. The operation may involve a towbar;

Article 3 · Ground Handling · Regulations (EU) 2025/23 and 2025/24 · Easy Access Rules, 5 Nov 2025 revision · Read Article 3