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T-Bridge vs Jetway Glass/Truss Boarding Bridge
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
Jetway Glass/Truss Boarding Bridge
by JBT AeroTech
Premium glass-walled apron drive boarding bridge for high-visibility terminals serving narrowbody through widebody aircraft.
| Cost of ownership | T-Bridge | Jetway Glass/Truss Boarding Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | T-Bridge | Jetway Glass/Truss Boarding Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Configuration | — | 2-tunnel or 3-tunnel Apron Drive |
| Drive type | — | Apron Drive (omnidirectional) |
| Deck compatibility | — | Upper and lower deck docking |
| Aircraft range | — | Narrowbody through widebody (incl. A380 upper/lower deck) |
| Structural standard | — | AWS D1.1 certified welding |
| Power supply | — | 480 VAC 3-phase 60 Hz or 380 VAC 50 Hz |
| Vertical travel rate | — | 3.6 ft/min |
| Horizontal travel rate | — | 0–60 ft/min |
| Design life | — | 20+ years |
| Quality system | — | ISO 9001 certified factory |
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