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T-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
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.
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 | T-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 | T-Bridge | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Sliding floor extension | — | Up to 400 mm |
| Swivel adapter lateral pivot | — | Up to 6 ° |
| Aircraft compatibility | — | EMB 145 through Airbus A380 (all standard types) |
| 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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