The seven members of the Swiss government made slightly more use of planes and helicopters last year. A total of 104 more flight hours were recorded than in the previous year.
Swiss Federal Council ministers recorded 704 flight hours in 2025 (+17.5% YoY), led by Foreign Minister Cassis at 212 hours. Signals geopolitical engagement pressure; no implications for IT architecture or tech budget priorities.
Members of the Federal Council will be spending a little more time on planes again in 2025
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The seven members of the Swiss government made slightly more use of planes and helicopters last year. A total of 104 more flight hours were recorded than in the previous year, according to the latest figures from the Federal Air Transport Service.
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