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PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model 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
PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
The world's first passenger boarding bridge built to dock with the Airbus A380's upper-deck second-floor door.
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 | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model | PAXWAY Glass Wall Type Model |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model | PAXWAY Glass Wall Type Model |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft compatibility | Airbus A380 (upper-deck main-deck door, second floor) | — |
| Anti-collision function | Active inter-bridge distance detection for double-arm double-door operation | — |
| Vertical range | 4.3 – 8.2 m | 4.3 – 8.2 m |
| Preset Drive | Automatic positioning to within 50 cm – 1 m of door; aircraft type selected via touch panel | — |
| AI Docking upgrade | Compatible — full-auto docking to within 10 cm (optional) | Compatible (optional) |
| World-first status | First PBB manufacturer to develop an A380-capable bridge (ShinMaywa published claim) | — |
| Wall material | — | Glazed (glass) sidewalls throughout tunnel |
| Lighting | — | Natural light admitted into tunnel |
| Preset Drive accuracy | — | 50 cm – 1 m from aircraft door (standard) |
| Control panel | — | LCD touch panel; 7,000-message operational history |
| Cab floor | — | Angle-adjustable to match aircraft door gradient |
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