THE ALLIED STORY
Founded in August 1993 by Mr. Vinod Seth, Allied Aviation at its core is a representation of enduring partnerships. We believe that people are the cornerstone of any business and for Allied to achieve our goals, we measure ourselves on the three pillars of success: Trust, Transparency and Togetherness.
The Allied family comprises of more than 140 air cargo professionals spread across our offices in India. We oversee the sales & operations for prominent airlines and extend services beyond the scope of traditional GSSAs to establish ourselves as India's leading Cargo Hypermarket. Guided by our values and an unwavering commitment to serve our customers, Allied aims to be synonymous with Air Cargo Excellence.
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THE ALLIED JOURNEY
INCEPTION TO INDUSTRY LEADER
1993
Inception of Allied Aviation and our first principal representation begins with Alitalia.
1998
Allied joins hands with FedEx, expanding its territory to Ahmedabad, Delhi and Kolkata.
2003
A major milestone in our young journey begins with representing Etihad Airways.
2004
Allied diversifies into cargo supervision and handling with Skyteam Logistic.
2006
Allied Express is launched as an Exclusive Selling Partner for Fedex in India.
2007
Introduction of Offline Sales in India with Amerijet International. Kabir Travels takes flight.
2011
Allied amasses 7 carrier representations and has a staff count of over 100 employees.
2015
New partnerships with Qatar Airways, Malaysian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines. Speedbox is launched.
2023
Celebrating 30 years, Allied stands tall, representing multiple airlines and uplifting 10,000 tons of cargo every year.
OUR FOUNDER
Vinod Seth
Founder & Managing Director
With over 45 years in the Air Freight and Aviation sector, Vinod's contribution to the industry is unparalleled. His acumen in management and business development has propelled him through numerous prestigious roles, earning him immense respect and lasting relationships. In the early '90s, Vinod spotted an opportunity in the Indian aviation market, sensing the need for better representation of global airlines in India.
Today, Allied stands as a beacon in the Indian market, serving as the General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for some of the globe's most esteemed airlines, with a strong presence across numerous cities in India. All thanks to the vision Vinod had.
OUR MANAGEMENT
Zarir Kheshwala
Chief Executive OfficerWith a four-decade track record in the cargo industry and previous leadership roles at Lufthansa Cargo, Zarir brings invaluable expertise in aviation operations and leadership.
Prashanth Nair
Chief Commercial OfficerA 25-year industry veteran and key contributor to Allied for 24 years, Prashanth’s deep insights and financial acumen have been pivotal in shaping the company’s commercial goals.
Kabir Seth
Executive DirectorKabir, with a decade of experience in air freight and logistics, leads long-term strategic planning and development at Allied. He also found Speedbox, a white labeled SaaS platform for offline logistics companies.
Hitesh Parikh
Chief Financial OfficerA Chartered Accountant since 1997, Hitesh’s financial expertise has driven consistent growth and financial integrity at Allied since 2006.
Kritika Seth
Head - Business Development & MarketingKritika’s background in aviation, international relations and diplomacy make her a crucial asset for the company’s growth and marketing efforts.
NATIONWIDE SALES
NETWORK
VIDEOS
V. P. Finance - Hitesh Parikh -
Finance Outlook
Allied Turning 30
Behind The Cargo Ep. 14 -
Speedbox
Behind The Cargo Ep. 13 One
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Behind The Cargo Ep 12. What
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