The US Federal Aviation Administration FAA has new guidelines published for reporting Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) by pilots and air traffic control. Under the title Notice N7110.800 Observations are now routinely reported through official safety channels for analysis and policy improvement.
Signal for European aviation: The UAP Coalition Netherlands argues that a similar approach is essential in Europe. Given the increasing reports of unknown drones near airports and sensitive locations, a consistent reporting framework is crucial for safety.
A European framework under the supervision of the EASA and the European Commission would contribute to:
- Situational Awareness: A more complete picture of what is in our airspace.
- Coordinated data collection: Efficient information exchange between EU Member States.
- Transparency: Removing barriers for pilots to report.
Safety first: UAPCNL makes no claims about the origins of these phenomena, but advocates for a factual and safety-oriented approach. The FAA is taking steps toward transparency; it is now up to Europe to follow suit.
