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How do they move a plane?

When a plane needs to be moved to an isolation bay, like Air India flight AI 772, it's usually towed by a special vehicle called a pushback tug. These powerful tugs connect to the aircraft's nose gear and can manoeuvre the plane without its engines running, ensuring safety and precision on the ground.

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