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T-Bridge vs PAXWAY Glass Wall Type 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 Glass Wall Type Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
A glass-sided passenger boarding bridge that integrates with modern terminal architecture and fills the tunnel with natural light.
| Cost of ownership | T-Bridge | PAXWAY Glass Wall Type Model |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | T-Bridge | PAXWAY Glass Wall Type 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) | — |
| Wall material | — | Glazed (glass) sidewalls throughout tunnel |
| Lighting | — | Natural light admitted into tunnel |
| Preset Drive accuracy | — | 50 cm – 1 m from aircraft door (standard) |
| Vertical range | — | 4.3 – 8.2 m |
| Control panel | — | LCD touch panel; 7,000-message operational history |
| AI Docking upgrade | — | Compatible (optional) |
| Cab floor | — | Angle-adjustable to match aircraft door gradient |
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