Otilia Drăgan
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A master’s in International Relations, as well as working in online media for more than five years, have given her a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
Homes on wheels, aircraft or boats, these fresh, sometimes quirky, ideas from all over the world are worth sharing.
Norway to Launch a Game-Changing Electric Seaplane for Luxury Travel
12 May 2022, 01:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What kind of vehicle could replace helicopters, cars, and boats simultaneously? In areas where geography enables it, seaplanes could transform transportation as long as they operate with zero emissions. When it comes to clean energy, Norway is alre...
Russian Tobacco King’s Secretive Futuristic Superyacht With an Epic Interior Vanishes
12 May 2022, 00:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Since the world has its eyes on the ultra-luxurious toys of sanctioned oligarchs, many of them have disregarded international regulations requiring all vessels to make their location and route known at all times and have simply vanished into thin a...
IAI’s Maritime Heron Drone Shows Off Its Prowess for the UK Military
11 May 2022, 05:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s no secret that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are becoming more and more important for military forces around the world, especially due to their versatility. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is consolidating its status as one of the gl...
UK Gears up for a Historic Launch This Summer, the First of Its Kind from Western Europe
11 May 2022, 05:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s safe to say that Britain’s space industry is booming, and it’s just getting starting. After getting the green light for seven spaceports to operate throughout the UK, a domestic launch market is slowly emerging. The first Bri...
Billionaire Sheikh’s 300-Foot Superyacht Is Outrageous, a Floating Greek Island
11 May 2022, 03:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget minimalistic design and simplistic layouts – this floating palace reminds us of why the most opulent megayachts are so fascinating. You can compare Moonlight II to the extravagant version of a mini-cruise ship that can become a fantasy...
Shell to Build Mobile Refueling Units for a Future Hydrogen Aircraft in California
11 May 2022, 02:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While other names in the industry are focusing on designing and developing hydrogen-fueled aircraft from scratch, ZeroAvia has already inaugurated a pioneering hydrogen airport pipeline in the UK, and is gearing up for testing its retrofitted Dorni...
Modular Container Tiny Home in Brazil Reveals a Remarkably Stylish Layout
11 May 2022, 02:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many modern tiny houses are based on the concept of repurposing shipping containers – some are fans of this idea, and others point out the disadvantages. Either way, some of these projects are truly remarkable, such as the Brazilian Estudio L...
Russian Billionaire’s Yacht Wanted by His Ex-Wife and the Authorities Is Safe at Home
11 May 2022, 01:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The hunt for oligarchs’ luxury toys has created unprecedented movements around various parts of the world, as the large vessels tried to get from locations where they were unsafe or unwanted to places where they wouldn’t be seized. Very...
Embraer Scores an Impressive Deal for Its New Passenger-to-Freight Conversion Jets
10 May 2022, 06:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A reputable name in the global aviation industry, Embraer has recently launched the E190F and E195F, cargo conversions of its popular E190 and E195 passenger aircraft. The launch was soon followed by a freight conversion deal with the largest regio...
Chinese Startup Conducts the Country’s First Liquid Reusable Rocket Test
10 May 2022, 05:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Liquid fuels, 3D printing, and reusable launch vehicles are becoming common terms when it comes to commercial space launches. Several aerospace companies in the U.S. and in Europe have specialized in the development of reusable rockets and innovati...
Luxury Watchmaking King’s Superyacht Is the Most Sophisticated Spa Heaven at Sea
10 May 2022, 03:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Most superyachts include spa-like amenities such as swimming pools, jacuzzis, and massage rooms. But this Italian masterpiece takes it to a new level by turning an entire deck into the most sophisticated wellness center you can imagine making sure ...
The Royal Navy’s Largest and Most Complex Underwater Beast Ever Soon to Emerge
10 May 2022, 03:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We were impressed by HMS Anson, the UK Royal Navy’s newest hunter-killer submarine that recently completed its first underwater testing. But there’s something even greater waiting to come to the surface. HMS Dreadnought is gearing up to...
This Bohemian Floating Tiny House With a Loft Bedroom Is a True Off-Grid Heaven
10 May 2022, 02:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Is it a boat? Is it a tiny house? It’s a bit of both. The River Den is a truly rustic retreat on the Gatineau River in Wakefield, Canada. The perfect place to connect with nature and return to a simple way of living, this wooden tiny house wi...
Russian Mogul’s Iconic Superyacht With a Unique Convertible Pool Is Nowhere to Be Found
10 May 2022, 01:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The sanctions against oligarchs made some of the world’s largest and most impressive superyachts suddenly become “invisible” or untraceable. Made to turn heads anywhere they went, these majestic vessels are now trying to go by uns...
Germany Breaks Ground on a Unique Hub for Testing Unmanned Aircraft in Real Conditions
9 May 2022, 05:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Nobody can deny the important part that drones will play in the future of aviation, but an essential part of that has to do with the seamless integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with conventional aircraft in day-to-day traffic. The German ...
Dubai Prince Parting With His Floating Palace, a Cruise Ship Turned Party Superyacht
9 May 2022, 04:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Few things go together as well as opulent superyachts and royalty. The Crown Prince of Dubai, known for his passion for champion stallions, also enjoyed a stunning superyacht that had previously been a cruise ship. Surprisingly, he is now willing t...
A 19-seat Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Gears up for the First Flight Tests in California
9 May 2022, 03:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / California is known for supporting clean energy projects and EVs, so it’s not surprising that it would be open to hydrogen-electric air vehicles as well. In only a few months, the British clean aviation company ZeroAvia will kick off tests fo...
Textron Rolls Out the First Outstanding Cessna Citation XLS GEN2 Business Jet
9 May 2022, 03:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you’re the best, expectations are always high, but Textron seems to be handling that pressure well. The latest addition to its midsize business jet family, which happens to be the best-selling one of the century, is ready to wow the firs...
This Tiny Home With a Perfect Setup for Work and Play Is a Pioneer in Brazil
9 May 2022, 02:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The tiny house movement is incredibly popular in the U.S., but it has also spread to other parts of the world. From France to Australia, more and more people are going for the freedom of being able to move anywhere without giving up the comfort of ...
Russian Billionaire’s Mysterious Megayacht That Can Change Color Hides in the Panama Haven
9 May 2022, 01:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The hunt for sanctioned oligarchs’ luxury toys has brought to the forefront vessels that had been mostly mysterious until now, rarely seen by the public. The stunning Pacific is another megayacht that seems to have eluded authorities, at leas...