On Wednesday, several people reported a special aircraft in Kloten: an official aircraft of the American government. It is not known exactly who is on board.
Dec 4, 2025, 4:45 a.mDec 4, 2025, 4:45 a.m
Stefan Bühler, Michael Graber, Julian Spörri / ch media
The Boeing 757 is at the airfield in Kloten. “United States of America” is written on it, and the American flag is also shown in large size. If the vice president is on board, the aircraft is officially considered Air Force Two.
This plane was in Zurich on Wednesday.Image: CHMedia
But who traveled to Switzerland with it and, above all, why? Is it about the customs deal? Should peace talks be planned in Switzerland? Is it about the WEF? At the embassy in Bern, people are as tight-lipped as possible. “U.S. government officials frequently travel around the world to advance our foreign policy priorities,” they write.
Neo-ambassador Callista Gingrich’s team does not want to publicly communicate who is on the plane and what the background is. However, CH Media has learned: The visit is related to the World Economic Forum in Davos, which takes place in January. It is common for U.S. officials to explore the situation during the on-site meeting process.
The American authorities are known for being very particular about security. Accordingly, very precise precautions are always necessary. This year this is even more true: Because US President Donald Trump has announced his participation in the WEF, as CH Media made public at the end of October. It will be Trump’s third visit to Davos after 2018 and 2020. (aargauerzeitung.ch)