Riyadh Air displayed the first of its fleet of electric coaches for employee transport. The coaches are part of the carrier's ""firm commitment"" to adopt all 17 of the United Nations' sustainable development goals after it signed up to the UN Global Compact earlier in 2024.
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.
""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,"" commented Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas. ""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.""
The programme was launched in partnership with National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC), a division of the Petromin Corporation and TAM-Europe.
""We are proud to have this partnership for sustainable mobility with Riyadh Air and contribute to their efforts to reach sustainability goals,"" said Petromin Corporation Group CEO Kalyana Sivagnanam.
The airline aims to launch commercial operations in mid-2025 at the King Khalid International Airport.
Riyadh Air displays first electric coach for employee transport
