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Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) vs PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model
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
PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
The world's first passenger boarding bridge built to dock with the Airbus A380's upper-deck second-floor door.
| Cost of ownership | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Mobile Telescopic Bridge (MTB) | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft compatibility | ICAO Category C, D, E, F (all commercial aircraft including A380 main deck) | Airbus A380 (upper-deck main-deck door, second floor) |
| 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) | — |
| Anti-collision function | — | Active inter-bridge distance detection for double-arm double-door operation |
| Vertical range | — | 4.3 – 8.2 m |
| Preset Drive | — | Automatic positioning to within 50 cm – 1 m of door; aircraft type selected via touch panel |
| AI Docking upgrade | — | Compatible — full-auto docking to within 10 cm (optional) |
| World-first status | — | First PBB manufacturer to develop an A380-capable bridge (ShinMaywa published claim) |
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