Brazil: New UAP documents released
On August 6, 2024 the Brazilian air force released documents on 35 UAP encounters from 2023. These 'hotel traffic records' describe sightings made by pilots during flights.
Background
Background
On August 6, 2024, the Brazilian air force released a collection of new records on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) from the previous year, 2023. These files comprise exactly 35 entries, described as "hotel traffic records" (ocorrência de tráfego hotel) — an official term for UFO sightings that pilots report during their flights.
Details of the Documents
The records concern encounters between aircraft and unexplained objects. Pilots reported visual contact with targets that were not detected on radar, or the reverse. The release came through the Brazilian national archives, as described in detail by Rony Vernet in his article of August 7, 2024 on UAP Check.
Witnesses and Evidence
Pilots of commercial and possibly military flights are the primary witnesses. The documents serve as official records of these incidents, which makes them valuable primary sources. No individual names are given, but the total of 35 cases indicates how often such reports occur in Brazil.
Significance
This release represents a further step in Brazil's policy of transparency on UAP. It builds on earlier publications and contributes to the global record by making detailed pilot sightings accessible. The use of a specific term such as "hotel traffic" shows institutional recognition of the phenomenon.