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Over-the-Wing Bridge 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
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
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 | Over-the-Wing Bridge | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Over-the-Wing Bridge | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft compatibility | Boeing 737 family (2nd-gen); also DC-9 / MD-80 (1st-gen) | Virtually all commercial aircraft types at multi-use gates |
| 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) | — |
| 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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