Supplier
Dabico A-Bridge LLC (ex-AmeriBridge)
Dabico A-Bridge PBB Refurbishment Program
Full-envelope refurb extending PBB life 15-20 years.
The Dabico A-Bridge PBB Refurbishment Program is a 30+ year North American playbook now bundled globally through Dabico Airport Solutions. A full refurb strips the bridge to its primary structure; renews floor, canopy (typically a new HÜBNER unit), bumpers, and wall panels; replaces the control PLC and HMI; recalibrates drive wheels and bogies; and re-commissions against modern AC 150/5220-21 / EN 12312-4 compliance. Extends useful life a further 15–20 years at roughly 40% of new-build capex. GCC delivery uses Dabico's regional office alongside FMT Sweden new-build offers, giving a single-vendor lifecycle solution.
Dabico A-Bridge PBB Refurbishment Program
jet · bridges · pbb
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- jet bridges pbb
- Launched
- 1993
- Price tier
- premium
- GCC sites
- 0
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Life extension | 15 – 20 years |
| Cost vs new-build | ≈ 40 % of new capex |
| Scope | Floor, canopy, bumpers, walls, PLC, HMI, drive |
| Compliance reset | AC 150/5220-21, EN 12312-4 current |
| Typical duration per bridge | 4 – 8 weeks |
| Service model | On-site at airport, staged outages |
| Canopy replacement | Usually HÜBNER OEM |
| Warranty | 2 years post-refurb standard |
Compatibility
Works with
- All major PBB OEMs (JBT, TKE, ADELTE, CIMC, FMT, ShinMaywa, MHI, Rotem, Bukaka)
- Integrates new PLC with airport AODB feed
- Bundled with FMT Sweden new-build tenders via Dabico
- Suitable for 30+ year old heritage bridges
Certifications
Approvals
ISO 9001
OSHA 10
FAA AC 150/5220-21
EN 12312-4
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
GCC hub with 1990s PBB fleet needing 15-year extension.
Use case 2
Retrofit avoiding 4-month new-build lead time.
Use case 3
Bridge relocation between concourses during expansion.
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