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Criterion	ADELTE Group ADELTE Pronto Passenger Boarding Bridge	TK Elevator — Airport Solutions TK Elevator APS Apron Drive Passenger Boarding Bridge	JBT AeroTech JBT Jetway Passenger Boarding Bridge
Tagline	European-engineered PBB with smart apron systems.	Apron drive PBB rated from regional jets to the A380.	The original Jetway, refreshed for modern fleets.
GCC installations	4	4	3
Length range (extended)	16 – 38 m	20 – 40 m	18 – 36 m
Cabin height range	2.4 – 5.8 m	2.6 – 5.8 m	2.4 – 5.8 m
Slope limit	± 8 % (powered)	± 8 % (auto levelling)	± 8.5 %
Tunnel configurations	2, 3, T- or Y-shaped	—	—
A380 capable	Yes (UHC version)	—	—
Rotunda rotation	± 175 °	± 170 °	—
Integrated utilities	400 Hz GPU + PCA + potable water HMI	—	—
Drive	Apron drive column	Apron drive column with twin wheels	Apron drive column with dual wheels
Number of tunnels	—	2 or 3 telescoping	2 or 3
A380 capable (UHC)	—	Yes (upper-deck option)	Yes (variant)
Doors served	—	L1, L2 forward, UHC upper deck	—
Door types served	—	—	L1, L2, UHC upper deck
Controls	—	—	PLC HMI with auto-levelling
Compatibility	• Interfaces with Safedock A-VDGS for precise aircraft stop • Supports embedded fixed walkway and rotunda combinations • Handles regional turboprops through widebodies on same stand • Open ACBUS / OPC-UA for SCADA integration	• Serves ATR 72 through A380 (with UHC variant) • Integrates with 400 Hz GPU, PCA preconditioned air, and potable water carts • VDGS interface to ADB Safegate Safedock or equivalent • Supports building-side fixed tunnel and rotunda configurations	• Pairs with JBT Commander 15 pushback and Tempest deicer on same stand • VDGS-ready for Safedock and equivalents • Supports integrated GPU and PCA • Open protocols allow AODB / A-SMGCS integration
Certifications	EN 12312-4CEISO 9001	EN 12312-4FAA AC 150/5220-21CEISO 9001	EN 12312-4FAA AC 150/5220-21CEISO 9001
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