Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest national carrier, recently introduced Saudi’s first-ever electric coach, making it a pioneer in sustainable transportation within the airline industry

This electric bus, developed in collaboration with the National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC), will be used primarily for transporting the airline’s employees across Riyadh. This move represents a major step in Riyadh Air’s commitment to environmental sustainability and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The introduction of this electric bus is part of Riyadh Air’s broader strategy to reduce its carbon footprint

The airline is dedicated to making sustainability a core aspect of its operations, both in the air and on the ground. Riyadh Air’s CEO, Tony Douglas, emphasized the importance of such initiatives, noting that every effort towards sustainability contributes to the global fight against climate change.

He highlighted that investing in electric buses is one of the many steps the airline is taking to lead the way in the aviation industry’s global net-zero agenda.

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Beyond just reducing emissions on the ground, Riyadh Air is also focusing on optimizing its air operations

The airline has partnered with GE Aerospace to adopt advanced software tools that will help improve fuel efficiency, enhance safety, and further support its sustainability goals. These efforts are part of Riyadh Air’s long-term plan to minimize its environmental impact as it prepares to launch commercial operations in mid-2025.