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PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model vs PAXWAY Regional Jet-Compatible 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 Regional Jet-Compatible Model
by ShinMaywa Industries — PAXWAY
A boarding bridge with an airstair-compatible cab floor that brings covered, level-access boarding to regional-jet operations.
| Cost of ownership | PAXWAY A380-Compatible Model | PAXWAY Regional Jet-Compatible 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 Regional Jet-Compatible 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 | Standard — 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) | — |
| Cab floor type | — | Airstair-compatible — designed to align with regional-jet door sill height |
| Aircraft class | — | Regional jets (lower door sill geometry) |
| Accessibility | — | Wheelchair boarding and disembarkation enabled from terminal through bridge |
| Weather protection | — | Fully covered boarding — no open-ramp exposure |
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