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jet bridge
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Princeton's WordNet
jet bridgenoun
an extendible bridge for loading passengers onto large commercial airplanes; provides protected access to the plane from the gate
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jet bridgenoun
An aerobridge.
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Jet bridge
A jet bridge (also termed jetway, jetwalk, airgate, gangway, aerobridge/airbridge, skybridge, finger, airtube, expedited suspended passenger entry system (E-SPES), or its official industry name passenger boarding bridge (PBB)) is an enclosed, movable connector which most commonly extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, and in some instances from a port to a boat or ship, allowing passengers to board and disembark without going outside and being exposed to harsh weather. Depending on building design, sill heights, fueling positions, and operational requirements, a jet bridge may be fixed or movable, swinging radially, and/or extending in length. The jetway was invented by Frank Der Yuen.Similar devices are used for astronauts to enter spacecraft, which are installed in the appropriate height of the launch tower.
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jet bridge
A jet bridge, also known as an aerobridge, skybridge, airbridge, or passenger boarding bridge, is an enclosed, movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, permitting passengers to board and disembark without going outside or being exposed to the elements. It bridges the gap between the terminal and the aircraft, and is typically driven or pulled into position manually or by motorized systems.
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Jet bridge
A jet bridge is an enclosed, movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark without going outside. Depending on building design, sill heights, fueling positions and operational requirements, it may be fixed or movable, swinging radially or extending in length. Jetway is a registered trademark of JBT AeroTech. However, it is often used in North American parlance to refer to any jet bridge, regardless of manufacturer. Prior to the introduction of jet bridges, passengers would normally board an aircraft by walking along the ground-level ramp and climbing a set of movable stairs, or up airstairs on aircraft so equipped. Mobile staircases or "ramp stairs" are still employed at many airports around the world, particularly smaller airports and terminals supporting low cost carriers. The first jet bridge in the United States was installed on July 29, 1959 at San Francisco International Airport.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of jet bridge in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of jet bridge in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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