Precision Docking. Connected Gate Operations.
The CLX Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridge brings intelligent controls, machine vision, automation, and airport-system integration together to deliver precise, repeatable aircraft docking while giving airport teams greater visibility and control across the gate.
More Visibility. More Control.
The CLX Autonomous PBB combines intelligent monitoring, advanced controls, machine vision, and connected airport systems to give operators greater insight into bridge performance, aircraft docking, and the equipment supporting every turnaround.
IoT Monitoring
Real-time sensors monitor temperatures, vibration, distances, positions, and operating conditions across critical bridge components.
Enhanced HMI
An updated operator interface provides greater control, system visibility, diagnostics, and maintenance insight.
SafeGate Integration
Connected interfaces support visibility into aircraft parking, gate equipment, PCAir, and power connections.
Proximity Sensing
Advanced proximity sensors support precise canopy positioning and safe automatic deployment at the aircraft.
Machine Vision
Integrated vision systems support accurate docking, positioning, auto-leveling, and real-time bridge awareness.
Operational Reporting
Capture docking times, equipment conditions, power connections, alarms, and operational data for analysis and informed decision-making.
One Connected Ecosystem.
APPS orchestrates. Autonomous PBB executes. SIMS monitors. CORTEX visualizes. Together, CLX solutions connect gate equipment, controls, sensors, software, and operational data to create a more coordinated airport environment.
Coordinate the Gate
APPS connects aircraft arrival, gate systems, equipment, and automation into coordinated operational sequences.
Automate the Dock
The Autonomous PBB executes precise aircraft docking through intelligent controls, sensing, and automation.
Monitor the Operation
SIMS connects sensors, equipment, and operational data to provide real-time visibility and predictive insight.
See the Big Picture
CORTEX brings alarms, system status, diagnostics, trends, and operational visibility into one upper-level view.
Watch the Autonomous PBB in Action
Watch real-world deployments of our Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridge delivering fast, precise, hands-free docking.
PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGE (PBB) FAQ
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This system is currently being used at Hartfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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This is an upgrade to an existing system but can also be implemented as a completely new system. This depends on how much of the existing controls, such as motors, Air Handling Unit or PCAir, and 400Hz, are already integrated into the Passenger Boarding Bridge.
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Yes, the updated PBB system can be added to most Passenger Boarding Bridges and integrates seamlessly over Ethernet or via hardwiring.
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Yes, the updated PBB system integrates easily with APPS or SafeGate, enhancing the functionality and efficiency of the bridge.
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The updated PBB control system features an intrusion detection system that monitors areas around the bogie wheels and stairs during motion. This protects ground crew members and equipment from potential accidents, ensuring a safer operational environment.
Dock. Board. Reset.
The CLX Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridge brings automation to both sides of the gate operation, supporting precise aircraft docking on arrival and a controlled return to the bridge’s home position after passenger operations are complete.
Precision Docking With Automated Control.
Once the aircraft is positioned at the gate, the operator initiates the docking sequence and the PBB drives toward the aircraft using predefined positioning profiles. Machine vision, stop sensors, and intelligent controls work together to support fast, repeatable, and precise docking with reduced manual intervention.
Seamless Retract + Reset Operations.
After passenger operations are complete, the PBB can automatically transition back toward its designated home position. The sequence raises the auto-level wheel, retracts the canopy, and coordinates bridge movement through a controlled return process designed to prepare the bridge for the next aircraft operation.
Orchestrate the Gate. From Arrival to Departure.
CLX APPS coordinates aircraft guidance, gate status, the Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridge, supporting equipment, and operational data in one connected environment. The result is a more consistent, visible, and coordinated gate operation for pilots, ground crews, maintenance teams, and airport operators.
Identify
Aircraft type, position, and gate conditions.
Guide
Support precise aircraft guidance into the gate.
Coordinate
PBB, PCAir, GPU, GSE, and gate activity.
Monitor
Gate status, events, faults, and performance.
A Smarter Way to Manage the Gate.
Every aircraft arrival depends on multiple systems, teams, and decisions working together at the right time. CLX APPS creates a connected gate environment where aircraft positioning, bridge readiness, safety monitoring, equipment status, and operational activity can be coordinated through one centralized automation layer.
Aircraft Detection + Gate Entry
Identify aircraft activity as it enters the gate environment and validate expected aircraft and gate conditions before the arrival sequence progresses.
Precision Parking Guidance
Monitor aircraft distance, centerline alignment, skew, and stop position to provide pilots with clear visual guidance for precise gate positioning.
Gate Intrusion Detection
Monitor the gate environment for potential intrusions, alert operators to changing conditions, and provide event information for operational review.
Autonomous PBB Integration
Coordinate with the CLX Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridge to support automated docking once aircraft position and configured gate conditions are confirmed.
Remote Bridge Operation
Authorized users can monitor and operate passenger boarding bridges remotely, supporting centralized operations and greater flexibility across active gates.
Ground Crew HMI
Provide ground teams with local gate status, system feedback, alerts, fault information, and operational controls where work is actually happening.
Gate Equipment Visibility
Integrate PBB, PCAir, GPU, and other connected gate assets to give operators greater visibility into equipment status, conditions, and performance.
Centralized Web Interface
Give administrators and operations teams airport-wide access to gate status, events, historical activity, maintenance information, and operational controls.
Event Playback + Reporting
Record key gate events so teams can understand what happened, when it happened, and how systems responded for troubleshooting, training, maintenance, and operational improvement.
One Platform. Connected Across the Gate.
CLX APPS serves as the orchestration layer between aircraft arrival, gate equipment, automation systems, and operational data. By connecting systems that traditionally operate independently, APPS gives airport teams a coordinated view of gate activity and the ability to manage each turnaround with greater consistency.
Control
Coordinate gate systems, equipment, automation, and operational timing through one orchestration layer.
Visibility
See real-time gate conditions, system status, equipment activity, and operational events.
Efficiency
Support more consistent turnarounds by reducing operational friction between systems and teams.
Reliability
Improve troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and awareness through connected operational data.
Ready to Orchestrate the Gate?
See how Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridges and APPS Gate Orchestration can connect aircraft arrival, gate systems, equipment, and operational data to support more consistent, visible, and coordinated airport operations.
Let’s talk about your gate automation strategy.
Brent Winters
Business Development Director
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