The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and UFO

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had a long and complex relationship with the subject of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). The FAA’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of air travel, and as such, they have been tasked with investigating reports of strange and potentially dangerous objects seen in the skies. While the FAA has been relatively open about their involvement with UFO sightings, they have also been cautious in their approach, as they do not want to alarm the public or create unnecessary distractions for pilots.

One of the most well-known cases involving the FAA and UFOs occurred in 1986, when a Japanese Airlines pilot reported a near miss with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident, and although they could not explain the object that the pilot saw, they did not classify it as a threat to air travel.

Another example is the famous Phoenix Lights incident in 1997, where multiple witnesses in Arizona reported seeing strange lights in the sky. The FAA initially explained the lights as flares, but later changed their explanation to say that they were military flares from a nearby training exercise. However, many experts and witnesses disputed the FAA’s explanation, and the case remains one of the most mysterious UFO sightings in history.

More recently, the FAA has acknowledged the increase in UAP sightings by military pilots and has taken steps to gather information about these events. In 2019, the FAA created the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF) to collect and analyze data on UAP sightings and determine the cause of these events. The UAPTF works with the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and other organizations to investigate these sightings and ensure the safety of air travel.

1. According to a 2020 article by NBC News, the FAA receives an average of one UAP sighting report per month from military pilots. (Source: NBC News)
2. In 2019, the FAA established the UAPTF to investigate UAP sightings and collect data on these events. This is the first time the FAA has taken a systematic approach to investigating UAP sightings. (Source: FAA)
3. In 2021, the FAA released a statement acknowledging that they have no explanation for the majority of UAP sightings and are continuing to gather data on these events. This statement represents a shift in the FAA’s position on UAPs, as they previously declined to comment on these sightings. (Source: FAA)

The FAA has been involved in the investigation of UFO and UAP sightings for several decades. While they have been cautious in their approach, they have also taken steps to gather information about these events and ensure the safety of air travel. With the recent increase in UAP sightings by military pilots, the FAA’s role in the investigation of these events is likely to become even more important in the coming years.