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Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive) vs PAXWAY Glass Wall Type Model
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
PAXWAY Glass Wall Type Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
A glass-sided passenger boarding bridge that integrates with modern terminal architecture and fills the tunnel with natural light.
| Cost of ownership | Passenger Boarding Bridge (Apron-Drive) | PAXWAY Glass Wall Type 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 Glass Wall Type 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) | — |
| 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 | — |
| Wall material | — | Glazed (glass) sidewalls throughout tunnel |
| Lighting | — | Natural light admitted into tunnel |
| Preset Drive accuracy | — | 50 cm – 1 m from aircraft door (standard) |
| Vertical range | — | 4.3 – 8.2 m |
| Control panel | — | LCD touch panel; 7,000-message operational history |
| AI Docking upgrade | — | Compatible (optional) |
| Cab floor | — | Angle-adjustable to match aircraft door gradient |
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