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Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) 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
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
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 | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) | PAXWAY Glass Wall Type Model |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Passenger Boarding Bridge Interface (PBBI) | PAXWAY Glass Wall Type Model |
|---|---|---|
| Sliding floor extension | Up to 400 mm | — |
| Swivel adapter lateral pivot | Up to 6 ° | — |
| Aircraft compatibility | EMB 145 through Airbus A380 (all standard types) | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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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