# SITA scales Made-in-India airport tech to Asia-Pacific 2026-08-21T21:36:47+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Air transport technology company SITA is expanding exports of its Made-in-India airport kiosks beyond South Asia into Southeast Asia, with plans to reach more Asia-Pacific markets. The programme began with pilot exports to SAARC countries in 2024 and has now been extended to Southeast Asia, driven by growing demand for smarter airport infrastructure. SITA President for Asia-Pacific Sumesh Patel said the move combines India's manufacturing and engineering capabilities with SITA's global aviation expertise. The company has also started manufacturing 'Automated Self Bag Drop' systems in India, which now serve over 90% of the country's automated bag drop footprint. Patel noted that Asia-Pacific remains a key engine of global aviation growth, presenting an opportunity for India to supply needed technologies. SITA has doubled its resources in India over the past two years, making the country a strategic centre for technology and operations. The company plans to deepen its local manufacturing ecosystem by developing an end-to-end value chain, including expanding production of specialised airport peripherals. Patel said SITA aims to collaborate with airlines, airports, and government to help establish India as a leading aviation hub. ## Indian Opinion Analysis SITA's push to export airport kiosks from India signals a shift from the country being just a market for aviation tech to a manufacturing and engineering hub for the region. The 'Automated Self Bag Drop' systems already cover 90% of India's footprint, giving SITA a strong home base to prove its products. The key number to watch is how many new airport contracts SITA wins in Southeast Asia over the next 12 months, as this will test whether India can compete with established manufacturing centres in China and Singapore. SITA's doubling of India resources in two years is a concrete bet on local talent and supply chains. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com Direct quotes from SITA executive without editorial slant, presents company's expansion plans factually. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Asia-Pacific, aviation, India, SAARC, Sita, Sumesh Patel Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sita-scales-made-in-india-airport-tech-to-asia-pacific/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sita-scales-made-in-india-airport-tech-to-asia-pacific/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/