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Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) vs Jetway Regional Aircraft Boarding Bridge
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
Jetway Regional Aircraft Boarding Bridge
by JBT AeroTech
Purpose-adapted boarding bridge with lowered rotunda, adjustable cab floor and modified bogie for direct jetway boarding onto regional jets and turboprops.
| Cost of ownership | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) | Jetway Regional Aircraft Boarding Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) | Jetway Regional Aircraft Boarding Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Sliding floor extension | Up to 400 mm | — |
| Swivel adapter lateral pivot | Up to 6 ° | — |
| Aircraft compatibility | EMB 145 through Airbus A380 (all standard types) | Regional jets and turboprops (lower door-sill configurations) |
| 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 | — |
| Rotunda type | — | Shortened for first- and second-floor terminal boarding |
| Cab floor | — | Independently actuated, auto-levelling |
| Cab floor slope range | — | -10% to +10% |
| Bogie type | — | Modified for low door-sill aircraft |
| Docking aids | — | Ultra-modern proximity sensors |
| Weather seal | — | Advanced canopy enclosure at fuselage connection |
| Quality system | — | ISO 9001 certified factory |
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