July 31, 2025 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
Broadcast veteran Cindy Hutter Cavell, director of the Spectrum Group at Capitol Airspace Group, recently shared her insights on evolving STL technologies. With nearly five decades in broadcasting and a NAB Television Engineering Achievement Award to her name, Cavell highlighted the growing adoption of IP-based delivery systems and transmitters with IP inputs, which offer broadcasters […]
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How the Government Shutdown is Affecting FAA and DoD Review Processes
October 15, 2025 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
Based on our experience with previous shutdowns and what we’ve learned today, here’s what you can expect: Specific to the FAA Aeronautical Study Process Specific to the DoD Review Process Post-Shutdown Expectations When the government reopens, we expect a surge in project activity that will impact turnaround times for both existing and new filings. Based […]
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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to Recommend a 1.2-Mile Setback for Wind Turbines Near Highways and Railroads
August 7, 2025 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
Secretary Duffy’s USDOT will now recommend a minimum 1.2-mile setback for turbines built near highways and railroads following a recent report.
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FAA Issues “Change 1” to Joint Order 7400.2R
August 7, 2025 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
The FAA recently published “Change 1”, effective August 7th, 2025, to Joint Order 7400.2R, which outlines updated procedures for handling airspace matters.
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Expert Insights: Trends in Studio-Transmitter Links (STLs)
July 31, 2025 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
Broadcast veteran Cindy Hutter Cavell, director of the Spectrum Group at Capitol Airspace Group, recently shared her insights on evolving STL technologies. With nearly five decades in broadcasting and a NAB Television Engineering Achievement Award to her name, Cavell highlighted the growing adoption of IP-based delivery systems and transmitters with IP inputs, which offer broadcasters […]
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NRSC Releases Details of AM Band RF Noise Study – Radio World
February 3, 2025 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
The National Radio Systems Committee’s AM Improvement Working Group, including Capitol Airspace Group’s Spectrum team member, John Kean, published a study examining the effects of RF noise on AM radio reception in cars.
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FAA Updates Marking and Lighting Advisory Circular
October 29, 2024 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
The FAA has updated its guidelines for the proper way to light and mark obstructions affecting navigable airspace. Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M for Obstruction Lighting and Marking is effective immediately. It cancels Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L.
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FAA Issues Policy on Solar Projects on Airports | Federal Aviation Administration
May 26, 2021 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
FAA Issues Joint Order 7400.2R The FAA recently published FAA Joint Order 7400.2R, which outlines updated procedures for handling airspace matters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a final policy aimed at ensuring that airport solar projects don’t create hazardous glare. The policy requires airports to measure the visual impact of such projects on pilots and air traffic control […]
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Understanding the FAA Obstruction Evaluation (OE) Process
March 31, 2017 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
The United States Congress charged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the responsibility to encourage air commerce in the United States. As part of this responsibility, the FAA is tasked with ensuring air safety and preserving the National Airspace System (NAS). It is through these mandates that the FAA draws its authority to conduct Aeronautical […]
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ICAO to study if heights of highrise buildings in GIFT near Ahmedabad airport can exceed limit
August 15, 2016 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
The International Civil Aviation Organization will conduct a second aeronautical study to determine if multi-storied buildings coming up in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) near Ahmedabad airport can exceed prescribed heights.
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The FAA is Considering Raising its Hated Downtown Miami Height Restrictions
July 22, 2015 / by Capitol Airspace / Industry Insight
Reaction on pressure from developers wanting to build taller in Downtown Miami and Brickell, the Federal Aviation Administration is looking into raising the max heights of buildings in and around Miami’s urban core—a height limit it imposes to keep the flight paths in and out of Miami International Airport free of obstacles—by 39 feet at […]
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