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Dual Boarding Bridge System vs T-Bridge
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
Dual Boarding Bridge System
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Two- or three-MTB configuration with electronic anti-collision management for MARS and high-capacity widebody stands.
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 | Dual Boarding Bridge System | T-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Dual Boarding Bridge System | T-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Number of bridges | 2 or 3 MTBs per stand | — |
| Anti-collision system | Electronic, real-time position monitoring with spatial exclusion zones | — |
| Operation | Semi-automatic via APIS/A-VDGS integration | — |
| Aircraft stand type | MARS and widebody high-capacity stands | — |
| Operator interface | Simplified HMI for low-training-burden multi-bridge management | — |
| Bridge type | Based on DABICO FMT MTB platform | 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) |
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