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Dual Boarding Bridge System vs Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
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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
Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI)
by HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG — Airport Technology
Complete modular docking interface that seals a boarding bridge to any aircraft fuselage — with optional touchless operation and full retrofit compatibility.
| Cost of ownership | Dual Boarding Bridge System | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Dual Boarding Bridge System | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Sliding floor extension | — | Up to 400 mm |
| Swivel adapter lateral pivot | — | Up to 6 ° |
| Aircraft compatibility | — | EMB 145 through Airbus A380 (all standard types) |
| Contact pressure | — | Significantly below EN standard maximum limits |
| Docking variants | — | Contactless / soft-touch |
| Canopy fire standard | — | NFPA 415 and major international fire safety standards |
| Systems in service worldwide | — | >8,000 |
| Retrofit compatibility | — | PBBs from other manufacturers; modular shipment |
| Optional features | — | Floor sensors, floor heating, touchless docking |
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