APRONAUT

The innovative solution that ensures smart, safe and successful
docking training for Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges

APRONAUT® provides the most complete PBB training possible, removing the need to use real Passenger Boarding Bridges during training and reducing the risk of accidents to 0%

APRONAUT® is a computer-based simulator principally designed to train new Passenger Boarding Bridge drivers in how to control and drive these bridges in a safe and secure manner. It simulates every single operation and manoeuvre performed during the docking and undocking processes of different aerobridges on a large variety of aircraft models.

The APRONAUT® patented software allows users to visualize the various types of aircrafts and airport environments as well as the movements of an aerobridge, adapted to any situation. The software also keeps a historical back-up, enabling trainers to access and manage all the results from the docking manoeuvres performed by operators-in-training, compare this information with statistics, and assess whether trainees are ready to obtain their PBB operator certificate.

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HOW CAN YOU OPTIMIZE PBB TRAINING OPERATIONS?

Airlines and handling agents must ensure that aircraft handling personnel are properly trained, monitoring and auditing operation procedures of docking a Passenger Boarding Bridge. Turnover among personnel is typically high, training is inconsistent, and operating procedures are often non-existent or ignored.

Training with an aerobridge simulator is key to prepare personnel for the responsibility of docking a PBB.

Time & Cost Reductions
Time & cost reductions

Initial PBB docking training with a simulator instead of mock-ups or real PBBs: drastic reduction in time and costs involved.

Confident Staff
Confident staff

Train repeatedly with a simulator before operating a real PBB: operators gain confidence and avoid real accidents.

Up To Date Training
Up to date Training

Retrain personnel with a simulator to keep up to date with essential docking skills and security procedures.

PBB Docking Simulator Technical Components

The hardware consists of a flat-screen displaying the renderings of an aircraft and aerobridge cabin, as generated by the software, and a control & drive console for the simulation of real-time docking manoeuvres.

HD Graphics

Real-Time Control

Touch Panel

Mounted Door

Real Desk

HD Graphics

Flat-screen displaying the renderings of aircraft and PBB cabins, as generated by the software.

  • Full 3D simulation of an airport apron and aircraft with realistic details.
  • Graphics with resolution of up to 1080p for panoramic screens and projectors.
  • Authentic representation of a Passenger Boarding Bridge operator’s view.
Real-Time Control →

Real-Time Control

Control and drive console for the simulation of real-time docking manoeuvres.

  • Precision joystick that mimics all the movements of a real PBB.
  • LED lights and backlit buttons.
  • Real-time alert systems to warn of possible failures in docking manoeuvres.
← HD Graphics Touch Panel →

Touch Panel

This panel can be configured in shape and dimensions to match the control panel of any PBB at any airport in the world.

  • User interface designed for a quick and easy user experience.
  • Docking training sessions can be set up in just a few steps.
  • Easy login for any operator to practice and for the trainer to evaluate the operators’ results.
← Real-Time Control Mounted door →

Mounted door

Easy access for fast preventive maintenance and replacement of components.

  • Quick replacement of any of the desk’s hardware components.
  • Design that gives access to all the simulator’s internal connections.
  • The Control Desk is fitted with ports that make maintenance easy and convenient.
← Touch Panel Real Desk →

Real Desk

The control and drive panel is tailor-made to include different operating controls.

  • The APRONAUT desk is identical to ADELTE’s PBB desks.
  • Both the graphic interface and the desk can be adapted to the design of other Passenger Boarding Bridge manufacturers’ desks.
← Mounted Door

Online detailed real-time reports on docking operations

The simulator has an active internet connection that allows the results of all docking operations
to be stored on a secure remote database. Using the website, users can view the mentioned results
and statistics, as well as manage operators’ data.

MANAGE YOUR PBB OPERATORS’ TRAINING ON YOUR PC OR MOBILE

APRONAUT® CLOUD provides a quick overview of all operators’ training progress, the top operators on your team, and results classified by aircraft model, to create visual reports.

The general view gives high-level information on all the operators, giving trainers a fast and intuitive idea of how well their operators are performing.

 

Advantages of APRONAUT

Installing APRONAUT® at an airport, presents many advantages over traditional Passenger Boarding Bridge training methods

100% risk reduction

100% risk reduction

Designed for safe and comprehensive real-time training of both new and experienced PBB operators, covering multiple docking situations and without risking expensive equipment.

Realistic virtual apron environment

Realistic virtual apron environment

Offers a rich interactive multimedia experience, providing a virtual environment in which operators can make mistakes without consequences.

Fast Training for all types of aircraft

Fast Training for all types of aircraft

Numerous simulations can be carried out over a short period of time. APRONAUT® allows docking simulations with any type of aircraft, providing the most complete PBB training possible.

Rapid learning of procedures

Rapid learning of procedures

APRONAUT® allows repeated practice of docking and undocking operations, which leads to rapid learning of PBB drive procedures, ensuring that staff are confident and familiar with the apron environment.

Custom-made hardware and software

Custom-made hardware and software

Custom-made to match the specific airport where the simulator is used, including the taxiway configuration, number of PBBs, types of aircraft, staff to be trained, etc.

Detailed reports for trainers

Detailed reports for trainers

APRONAUT® generates detailed reports that show the results of all past docking operations, including compiled and individual statistics. This is also useful for experienced staff to improve specific aspects of their driving skills.

APRONAUT, GET IT RIGHT EVERY TIME

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