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What is 'departure time'?
A flight's 'departure time', like the 10.20am for Air India flight AI 772, refers to the scheduled time the aircraft is expected to push back from the gate. This is distinct from 'take-off time', which is when the plane actually leaves the ground. Delays can occur between these two points, as seen in this incident.
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