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JetDock Automated Bridge Docking vs Jetway Corrugated Boarding Bridge
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges.
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.
Jet Bridges / Passenger Boarding Bridges
Jetway Corrugated Boarding Bridge
by JBT AeroTech
Heavy-duty corrugated-steel apron drive boarding bridge engineered for durability and all-weather performance over a 20-plus year service life.
| Cost of ownership | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking | Jetway Corrugated Boarding Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | JetDock Automated Bridge Docking | Jetway Corrugated Boarding Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Activation | Single button | — |
| Aircraft markings required | None (no decals or fuselage targets) | — |
| Aircraft compatibility | Virtually all commercial aircraft types at multi-use gates | — |
| 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 | — |
| Skin construction | — | Continuously-welded corrugated steel |
| Canopy closure | — | Double-ply |
| Configuration | — | 2- or 3-tunnel; 1, 2, or 3 bridges per gate |
| Drive type | — | Apron Drive |
| Tyre type | — | Solid (maintenance-free) |
| Operating range (length) | — | 40–155 ft (model dependent) |
| Power supply | — | 480 VAC 3-phase 60 Hz or 380 VAC 50 Hz |
| Vertical travel rate | — | 3.6 ft/min |
| Horizontal travel rate | — | 0–60 ft/min |
| Design life | — | 20+ years |
| Weld standard | — | AWS D1.1 |
| Quality system | — | ISO 9001 certified factory |
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