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Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) vs Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI)
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
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 | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft compatibility | ICAO Category C, D, E, F (all commercial aircraft including A380 main deck) | EMB 145 through Airbus A380 (all standard types) |
| 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) | — |
| Sliding floor extension | — | Up to 400 mm |
| Swivel adapter lateral pivot | — | Up to 6 ° |
| 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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