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Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive) vs Jetway Glass/Truss Boarding Bridge
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive)
by Shenzhen CIMC-TianDa Airport Support
Self-propelled apron-drive boarding bridge for the full mix of commercial aircraft, from narrow-bodies to wide-bodies.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
Jetway Glass/Truss Boarding Bridge
by JBT AeroTech
Premium glass-walled apron drive boarding bridge for high-visibility terminals serving narrowbody through widebody aircraft.
| Cost of ownership | Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive) | Jetway Glass/Truss Boarding Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive) | Jetway Glass/Truss Boarding Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge type | Apron-drive (self-propelled bogie) | — |
| Tunnel configuration | 2 or 3 telescopic sleeve units | — |
| Aircraft compatibility | ICAO Code C–F (narrow-body to wide-body) | — |
| Cab height adjustment | Hydraulic or electro-mechanical continuous adjustment | — |
| Optional ancillaries | 400 Hz GPU, pre-conditioned air (PCA), potable water, VDGS | — |
| Autonomous docking option | AI cabin-door recognition, ~50 s approach time | — |
| Installed base | 4,000+ units, 200+ airports, 60+ countries | — |
| Patent portfolio | 300+ patents including EP and US invention patents | — |
| Configuration | — | 2-tunnel or 3-tunnel Apron Drive |
| Drive type | — | Apron Drive (omnidirectional) |
| Deck compatibility | — | Upper and lower deck docking |
| Aircraft range | — | Narrowbody through widebody (incl. A380 upper/lower deck) |
| Structural standard | — | AWS D1.1 certified welding |
| Power supply | — | 480 VAC 3-phase 60 Hz or 380 VAC 50 Hz |
| Vertical travel rate | — | 3.6 ft/min |
| Horizontal travel rate | — | 0–60 ft/min |
| Design life | — | 20+ years |
| Quality system | — | ISO 9001 certified factory |
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