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Commuter Bridge 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
Commuter Bridge
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Rotating weather-protection walkway for commuter and turboprop aircraft that telescopes to the aircraft stair and accommodates power-in-power-out stand operations.
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 | Commuter Bridge | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Commuter Bridge | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge type | Rotating pivot-mount with telescoping tunnel | — |
| Aircraft compatibility | Commuter / regional turboprop (airstair-boarding types — ATR, Dash 8, etc.) | ICAO Category C, D, E, F (all commercial aircraft including A380 main deck) |
| Connection method | Tunnel positioned to aircraft stair head or foot (open end, not door-sealing cab) | — |
| Stand operation | Supports power-in-power-out aircraft parking | — |
| Enhanced variant | Connect Commuter — large bellows section enclosing full aircraft staircase | — |
| Known deployments | Denmark, Germany, United Kingdom | — |
| 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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