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PBB Refurbishment, Relocation & Maintenance Service vs Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
PBB Refurbishment, Relocation & Maintenance Service
by Dabico A-Bridge LLC (ex-AmeriBridge)
Turnkey passenger boarding bridge refurbishment, relocation, and lifecycle maintenance by a specialist division of Dabico Airport Solutions.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB)
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Apron-drive boarding bridge serving all ICAO Category C through F aircraft — including A380 upper deck — with hydraulic lift and one-button semi-automatic docking.
| Cost of ownership | PBB Refurbishment, Relocation & Maintenance Service | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | PBB Refurbishment, Relocation & Maintenance Service | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost saving vs new PBB (refurbishment) | Up to 40 % | — |
| CO₂ avoided per PBB renewal | 50–65 tonnes | — |
| Coal eliminated per PBB renewal | 200–300 tonnes | — |
| Iron ore eliminated per PBB renewal | 100–150 tonnes | — |
| Energy saved per PBB renewal | 10,400–12,800 kWh | — |
| Combined field technician experience | 150+ years | — |
| OEM makes and models supported | All major makes and models | — |
| Intellectual property held | Sole owner of Dewbridge IP | — |
| Parts inventory coverage | All makes and models (incl. Dewbridge) | — |
| Aircraft compatibility | — | ICAO Category C, D, E, F (all commercial aircraft including A380 main deck) |
| Tunnel sections | — | 3 (standard telescoping configuration) |
| Lift system | — | Hydraulic |
| Docking mode | — | Semi-automatic (one push-button via APIS/A-VDGS integration) |
| Safety floor | — | Optional — spring-loaded fuselage protection |
| Drive type | — | Self-propelled apron-drive (bogie system) |
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