Aircraft movement on the ground involves various activities that occur while the aircraft is taxiing, being parked, or undergoing maintenance at airports. Their movement on the ground is a critical aspect of airport operations, requiring coordination between ground control, air traffic control, and ground handling services to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft within the airport environment.
By Xavier
Here is a brief overview:
- Taxiing: The process of moving an aircraft under its own power on the ground between the terminal, parking stands, and runways. This movement is guided by ground control and requires the use of taxiways.
- Pushback: Before departure, aircraft are pushed back from the gate by specialized vehicles known as pushback tugs to position them for taxiing to the runway.
- Towing: In some cases, aircraft that are not operational or need maintenance may be towed by tug vehicles on the ground.
- Aircraft Parking: Aircraft are parked at designated gates, aprons, or stands where they undergo boarding, deboarding, refueling, and maintenance operations.
- Maintenance Checks: Aircraft may be moved to maintenance hangars or designated areas for routine inspections, repairs, or servicing.
- Runway Taxiing: Aircraft taxi along taxiways to and from runways, following instructions from air traffic control to ensure safe movement on the ground.
- De-icing: In cold weather, aircraft may undergo de-icing procedures on the ground to remove ice and snow from their surfaces before takeoff.
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