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Dabico Airport Solutions

Dabico Airport Solutions provides airport gate and apron infrastructure systems that reduce turnaround delays, improve safety, and support lower-emission ground operations. It delivers passenger boarding bridges and gate support systems for power, cooling, water, and fueling so airports can connect aircraft faster, reduce apron congestion from mobile equipment, and improve reliability of on-stand servicing.

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COUNTRY

USA

FUNDING STAGE

Buyout LBO

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs): Bridge systems for contact gates, including multiple bridge types via Dabico’s bridge businesses.

  • 400Hz Ground Power (GPU) and cable management: Gate power systems and motorized 400Hz cable reeling to connect aircraft power quickly and safely.

  • Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA): Stand cooling systems supporting aircraft-on-stand operations and reduced reliance on aircraft systems.

  • In-ground pits and wet services: Pop-up/in-ground pit systems and connections for utilities such as potable water and servicing interfaces used in apron and hangar operations.

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COUNTRY

USA

FUNDING STAGE

Buyout LBO

KEY OFFERINGS

  • Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs): Bridge systems for contact gates, including multiple bridge types via Dabico’s bridge businesses.

  • 400Hz Ground Power (GPU) and cable management: Gate power systems and motorized 400Hz cable reeling to connect aircraft power quickly and safely.

  • Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA): Stand cooling systems supporting aircraft-on-stand operations and reduced reliance on aircraft systems.

  • In-ground pits and wet services: Pop-up/in-ground pit systems and connections for utilities such as potable water and servicing interfaces used in apron and hangar operations.

/USE CASES

Germany Airport -Munich Airport: Signed a letter of intent to develop autonomous passenger boarding bridges to reduce docking and undocking times, enhancing operational reliability and efficiency. Also, in 2024, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) awarded Dabico A-Bridge a 12-gate multi-year passenger boarding bridge replacement project, including integration of Dabico 400Hz ground power and PCA units as part of the gate infrastructure upgrade.

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Germany Airport -Munich Airport: Signed a letter of intent to develop autonomous passenger boarding bridges to reduce docking and undocking times, enhancing operational reliability and efficiency. Also, in 2024, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) awarded Dabico A-Bridge a 12-gate multi-year passenger boarding bridge replacement project, including integration of Dabico 400Hz ground power and PCA units as part of the gate infrastructure upgrade.