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T-Bridge vs PAXWAY Regional Jet-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 Regional Jet-Compatible Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
A boarding bridge with an airstair-compatible cab floor that brings covered, level-access boarding to regional-jet operations.
| Cost of ownership | T-Bridge | PAXWAY Regional Jet-Compatible Model |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | T-Bridge | PAXWAY Regional Jet-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 | Wheelchair boarding and disembarkation enabled from terminal through bridge |
| Development origin | Mid-1970s (for geometrically constrained stands) | — |
| Cab floor type | — | Airstair-compatible — designed to align with regional-jet door sill height |
| Aircraft class | — | Regional jets (lower door sill geometry) |
| Weather protection | — | Fully covered boarding — no open-ramp exposure |
| Preset Drive | — | Standard — aircraft type selected via touch panel |
| Vertical range | — | 4.3 – 8.2 m |
| AI Docking upgrade | — | Compatible (optional) |
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