Published on 13 February 2013

Switzerland consolidates airborne collaboration with Solar Impulse

Bern, 13.2.2013 - The Federal Council put its support of the pioneering Solar Impulse project on a formal footing at its meeting of 13 February 2013. Partnership contracts to support the solar-powered airplane are to be concluded under the auspices of Presence Switzerland, in close collaboration with the various federal departments and offices concerned, to establish the exact nature and modalities of the government’s support. The support and services the Confederation already provides to the Solar Impulse project will continue to the end of 2015. For its part, Solar Impulse will enhance the visibility of Switzerland in its communication activities.