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Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) vs PBB Operations & Maintenance / Modernisation
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
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.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
PBB Operations & Maintenance / Modernisation
by Daifuku Airport Technologies (ATec)
Full-lifecycle maintenance and modernisation for passenger boarding bridges across all major manufacturers, engineered to maximise gate availability and defer capital replacement.
| Cost of ownership | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) | PBB Operations & Maintenance / Modernisation |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) | PBB Operations & Maintenance / Modernisation |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft compatibility | ICAO Category C, D, E, F (all commercial aircraft including A380 main deck) | — |
| 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) | — |
| Supported bridge manufacturers | — | ThyssenKrupp, JBT (Jetway), Stearns, DEW |
| Integrated systems covered | — | PCA, GPU, potable water, PLC controls |
| Service types | — | Preventative maintenance, corrective repair, overhaul, refurbishment, warranty administration |
| Fleet under management | — | Global portfolio across 500+ airports (Daifuku group) |
| GSE fleet under management | — | 12,500+ pieces (O&M division) |
| Operational target | — | 30+ year bridge service life through lifecycle management |
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