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Over-the-Wing Bridge vs T-Bridge
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
Over-the-Wing Bridge
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Computer-controlled aft-door bridge for Boeing 737 that docks in under one minute and cuts aircraft turnaround time by approximately 50%.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
T-Bridge
by Dabico FMT (FMT Sweden AB)
Fixed-support boarding bridge that absorbs terminal grade in a long sloping tunnel and delivers a consistently horizontal cab — suited to constrained stand geometries and accessibility-priority operations.
| Cost of ownership | Over-the-Wing Bridge | T-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Over-the-Wing Bridge | T-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft compatibility | Boeing 737 family (2nd-gen); also DC-9 / MD-80 (1st-gen) | — |
| Door served | Aft passenger entry door | — |
| Docking time | ≤1 minute (computer-controlled sequence) | — |
| Turnaround benefit | ~50% reduction in boarding/deboarding time | — |
| Operation | Single push-button activation from forward bridge; fully autonomous docking | — |
| Pairing requirement | Complements forward door bridge (MTB or nose-loader) | — |
| Bridge type | — | Fixed-support T-configuration (sloping fixed + horizontal telescopic) |
| Telescopic section | — | Always horizontal — level floor at aircraft door connection |
| Elevation system | — | Hydraulic cylinder on telescopic horizontal section |
| Drive system | — | None — fixed position |
| Maintenance profile | — | Fewer moving parts vs apron-drive; simplified servicing |
| Environmental rating | — | Suitable for extreme cold, heat, humidity, and high-wind conditions |
| Accessibility | — | Level boarding floor — designed to benefit elderly and reduced-mobility passengers |
| Development origin | — | Mid-1970s (for geometrically constrained stands) |
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