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Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive) vs PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model
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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
PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
The world's first passenger boarding bridge built to dock with the Airbus A380's upper-deck second-floor door.
| Cost of ownership | Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive) | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive) | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Airbus A380 (upper-deck main-deck door, second floor) |
| 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 | — |
| Anti-collision function | — | Active inter-bridge distance detection for double-arm double-door operation |
| Vertical range | — | 4.3 – 8.2 m |
| Preset Drive | — | Automatic positioning to within 50 cm – 1 m of door; aircraft type selected via touch panel |
| AI Docking upgrade | — | Compatible — full-auto docking to within 10 cm (optional) |
| World-first status | — | First PBB manufacturer to develop an A380-capable bridge (ShinMaywa published claim) |
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