- Riyadh Air unveiled its first fleet of electric coaches in partnership with NTSC and TAM-Europe. The company aims to provide eco-friendly transport for staff and aircrew while reducing its environmental footprint.
- Riyadh Air, a member of the UN Global Compact, emphasises its dedication to sustainability with this initiative and a recent agreement to use GE Aerospace’s flight operations software for optimising fuel efficiency and safety.
- The airline, scheduled to start operations in mid-2025 at King Khalid International Airport, aims to connect Saudi Arabia with over one hundred destinations by 2030. It will focus on modern technology and exceptional Saudi hospitality.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally native airline, introduced its first fleet of electric coaches. This move highlights the airline’s commitment to sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Riyadh Air recently joined the UN Global Compact to reinforce its sustainability efforts.
Riyadh Air partnered with the National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC), a division of Petromin Corporation, and TAM-Europe, a digital solutions provider, for the launch. The new fleet will offer Riyadh Air staff and aircrew an eco-friendly commuting option across the Saudi capital. This initiative aligns with the airline’s goal to cut its environmental footprint.
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, and Mr. Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO of Petromin Corporation, attended the launch event. Gary B. Flom, CEO of NTSC, also joined. Douglas emphasised the airline’s dedication to sustainability: “Investing in electric coaches is one way we are leading the aviation industry’s global net-zero agenda.”
Sivagnanam praised the collaboration: “We are proud to support Riyadh Air’s sustainability goals. This partnership underscores our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental responsibility.”
The International Energy Agency reports that private vehicles caused over a quarter of global oil consumption and about 10% of energy-related carbon emissions in 2022. Riyadh Air’s electric coaches aim to boost fuel efficiency and cut traffic congestion in Riyadh.
This launch follows Riyadh Air’s recent agreement with GE Aerospace. The airline will use GE’s flight operations software: Safety Insight, Fuel Insight, and FlightPulse. These tools will help Riyadh Air optimise fuel use and strengthen its sustainability efforts.
Riyadh Air, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, plans to begin commercial operations in mid-2025 at King Khalid International Airport. The airline aims to connect Saudi Arabia with over one hundred regional and international destinations by 2030. Riyadh Air intends to deliver a modern flying experience with advanced technology and exceptional Saudi hospitality.