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A380 Upper Deck Bridge vs JetDock Automated Bridge Docking
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
A380 Upper Deck Bridge
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Dedicated MTB variant engineered to reach the Airbus A380 upper-deck door — over seven metres above the apron — with standard safety floor and optional dual-drive bogie for lateral stability.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
JetDock Automated Bridge Docking
by JBT AeroTech
Single-button automated boarding bridge docking system that locates and aligns to any aircraft type without fuselage decals or operator guidance.
| Cost of ownership | A380 Upper Deck Bridge | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | A380 Upper Deck Bridge | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking |
|---|---|---|
| Upper deck door height | >7 m above apron | — |
| Bogie system | Optional Dual Drive Bogie — two independently powered drive axles | — |
| Safety floor | Standard (spring-loaded fuselage contact protection) | — |
| Structural design | Rigid extended MTB frame for upper-deck elevation | — |
| Docking guidance | APIS/A-VDGS integration recommended for semi-automatic approach | — |
| Aircraft served | Airbus A380 upper deck (Door 1 upper level) | — |
| Activation | — | Single button |
| Aircraft markings required | — | None (no decals or fuselage targets) |
| Aircraft compatibility | — | Virtually all commercial aircraft types at multi-use gates |
| Retrofit availability | — | Compatible with many existing Jetway bridge models |
| Positioning method | — | Automated aircraft door detection and alignment |
| Operational benefit | — | Reduced mis-parking; faster aircraft turns; minimal operator training |
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