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Over-the-Wing Bridge 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
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
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 | Over-the-Wing Bridge | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Over-the-Wing Bridge | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft compatibility | Boeing 737 family (2nd-gen); also DC-9 / MD-80 (1st-gen) | EMB 145 through Airbus A380 (all standard types) |
| 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) | — |
| 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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