Riyadh Air introduces electric coach in commitment to sustainability

The initiative, launched in partnership with National Transportation Solutions Company, "NTSC," a division of the Petromin Corporation and TAM-Europe, aligns the Saudi Arabian airline with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new digitally native airline is fully committed to sustainable aviation practices and today launched the first in a fleet of electric coaches for employee transport. These efforts reflect the carrier’s firm commitment to adopt all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals having signed up to the UN Global Compact earlier in 2024.

Launched in partnership with National Transportation Solutions Company, "NTSC," a division of the Petromin Corporation and TAM-Europe, a provider of digital solutions to enable sustainable public transport. The fleet of electric buses will facilitate the convenient and eco-friendly daily commute of Riyadh Air staff and aircrew across the Saudi capital as part of an effort to lower the airline’s environmental footprint.  

Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, said: “Sustainability is embedded in our DNA and we will reflect this across all Riyadh Air’s operations, from managing fuel efficiency in the sky to reducing carbon emissions on the ground. Investing in electric coaches is just one early initiative we can introduce to offset our environmental footprint as we demonstrate we will be a leader in helping achieve the aviation industry’s global net-zero agenda.”