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Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) vs JetDock Automated Bridge Docking
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
JetDock Automated Bridge Docking
by JBT AeroTech
Single-button automated boarding bridge docking system that locates and aligns to any aircraft type without fuselage decals or operator guidance.
| Cost of ownership | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft compatibility | ICAO Category C, D, E, F (all commercial aircraft including A380 main deck) | Virtually all commercial aircraft types at multi-use gates |
| 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) | — |
| Activation | — | Single button |
| Aircraft markings required | — | None (no decals or fuselage targets) |
| Retrofit availability | — | Compatible with many existing Jetway bridge models |
| Positioning method | — | Automated aircraft door detection and alignment |
| Operational benefit | — | Reduced mis-parking; faster aircraft turns; minimal operator training |
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