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Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) vs JetDock Automated Bridge Docking
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
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.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
JetDock Automated Bridge Docking
by JBT AeroTech
Single-button automated boarding bridge docking system that locates and aligns to any aircraft type without fuselage decals or operator guidance.
| Cost of ownership | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking |
|---|---|---|
| Sliding floor extension | Up to 400 mm | — |
| Swivel adapter lateral pivot | Up to 6 ° | — |
| Aircraft compatibility | EMB 145 through Airbus A380 (all standard types) | Virtually all commercial aircraft types at multi-use gates |
| 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 | — |
| Activation | — | Single button |
| Aircraft markings required | — | None (no decals or fuselage targets) |
| Retrofit availability | — | Compatible with many existing Jetway bridge models |
| Positioning method | — | Automated aircraft door detection and alignment |
| Operational benefit | — | Reduced mis-parking; faster aircraft turns; minimal operator training |
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