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Nose-Loader Bridge vs PAXWAY Fully Flat Model
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
Nose-Loader Bridge
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Fixed-axis telescopic boarding bridge with hydraulic elevation and minimal moving parts — continuously refined since 1972 for dependable operation in extreme climates.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
PAXWAY Fully Flat Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
A step-free, universally accessible passenger boarding bridge designed to eliminate floor-level barriers for all boarding passengers.
| Cost of ownership | Nose-Loader Bridge | PAXWAY Fully Flat Model |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Nose-Loader Bridge | PAXWAY Fully Flat Model |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge type | Fixed-axis telescopic (nose-loader / pier-type) | — |
| Elevation system | Hydraulic cylinder on telescopic tunnel section | — |
| Slope accommodation | Fixed tunnel section (terminal to support) + elevating telescopic section | — |
| Drive system | None — fixed position, no apron travel | — |
| Maintenance profile | Fewer moving parts vs apron-drive; lower servicing frequency | — |
| Docking guidance | High-precision VDGS required (fixed axis alignment dependency) | — |
| Environmental rating | Designed for extreme cold, heat, humidity, and high-wind conditions | — |
| Production since | 1972 (continuous development) | — |
| Floor design | — | Fully flat, no steps or gutters throughout tunnel |
| Passageway | — | Wider than conventional due to gutter elimination |
| Accessibility | — | Wheelchair accessible — terminal to aircraft door |
| Preset Drive accuracy | — | 50 cm – 1 m from aircraft door (standard feature on all PAXWAY) |
| Vertical range | — | 4.3 – 8.2 m |
| Control panel | — | LCD touch panel; stores up to 7,000 operational/fault history messages |
| Cab floor adjustment | — | Adjustable angle to compensate gradient difference between tunnel and aircraft floor |
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