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T-Bridge vs PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model
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
PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
The world's first passenger boarding bridge built to dock with the Airbus A380's upper-deck second-floor door.
| Cost of ownership | T-Bridge | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | T-Bridge | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Aircraft compatibility | — | Airbus A380 (upper-deck main-deck door, second floor) |
| Anti-collision function | — | Active inter-bridge distance detection for double-arm double-door operation |
| Vertical range | — | 4.3 – 8.2 m |
| Preset Drive | — | Automatic positioning to within 50 cm – 1 m of door; aircraft type selected via touch panel |
| AI Docking upgrade | — | Compatible — full-auto docking to within 10 cm (optional) |
| World-first status | — | First PBB manufacturer to develop an A380-capable bridge (ShinMaywa published claim) |
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