Flight showing as Scheduled/On Time but leaving late?

Hi,
What is the criteria on when FlightAware lists a flight as delayed. I’ve been following TSC728 for weeks, it rarely leaves on time but it is never listed as delayed. Flight is supposed to depart @ 10:05, it leaves the Gate at 10:55, yet the screen says “Scheduled” and “On Time”. This doesn’t make sense to me. Thanks!

I’ve heard before Some airlines ate crafty to meet their ‘on-time’ stats which can effect this sort of thing. And if they know there is likely to be a delay resubmit their flight plan with new departure window.

Which means on paper they are within the prescribed on-time spot still, Rather than appear late.

Perhaps related?

Thank you for your take. What I don’t understand is it is 10:30 pm, the flight was to depart at 10:05pm. On FlightAware it is listed as “Scheduled” and “On Time”. How is that correct. It is clearly delayed.

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