Side-by-side
PBB Refurbishment, Relocation & Maintenance Service vs T-Bridge
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
T-Bridge
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Fixed-support boarding bridge that absorbs terminal grade in a long sloping tunnel and delivers a consistently horizontal cab — suited to constrained stand geometries and accessibility-priority operations.
| Cost of ownership | PBB Refurbishment, Relocation & Maintenance Service | T-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | PBB Refurbishment, Relocation & Maintenance Service | T-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Bridge type | — | Fixed-support T-configuration (sloping fixed + horizontal telescopic) |
| Telescopic section | — | Always horizontal — level floor at aircraft door connection |
| Elevation system | — | Hydraulic cylinder on telescopic horizontal section |
| Drive system | — | None — fixed position |
| Maintenance profile | — | Fewer moving parts vs apron-drive; simplified servicing |
| Environmental rating | — | Suitable for extreme cold, heat, humidity, and high-wind conditions |
| Accessibility | — | Level boarding floor — designed to benefit elderly and reduced-mobility passengers |
| Development origin | — | Mid-1970s (for geometrically constrained stands) |
Decide
Ask Aviation Souk to pick for your tender.
The AI weighs both products against your specific brief — airport, certifications, lead time, budget — and tells you which fits.
Ask the AI →