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.
This Agile Hybrid eVTOL Made in Italy Promises an Extensive Range at 186 MPH
6 May 2022, 04:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Helicopters carry most of the burden when it comes to medical air transportation, but things are starting to change. Small drones are already being used for delivering urgent medical supplies over short distances, but eVTOLs (electric vertical take...
Military Drones Take Part in Israel’s Independence Day Flyover for the First Time
6 May 2022, 03:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If anyone ever believed that drones were just a passing fancy, the spectacular evolution of these versatile contraptions is proving them wrong. Their role in the military has become so important that the Israel Air Force (IAF) is honoring them by i...
Trailblazing Foil Racing Yacht Tragically Sinks After Hitting an Identified Object
6 May 2022, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Most of the times the first trials of innovative vehicles are successful, but sometimes the ending is far from happy. Just a month ago, what was described as a revolutionary racing yacht with foiling technology was turning heads during sea trials i...
28-Foot Halcyon Aims to Be the Perfect Nest, Reveals a Lovely Semi-Custom Interior
6 May 2022, 02:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Modern tiny homes keep proving that space limitations can’t get in the way of great design and comfortable living. It’s no wonder that these houses on wheels get so much love since ingenious layouts and the use of premium appliances blu...
Russian Billionaire’s Luxury Explorer Almost Lost in a Divorce, Now Wanted by Authorities
6 May 2022, 01:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / International sanctions against Russian oligarchs have led to authorities in various countries catching big fish such as Dilbar or Axioma. But there are many other large luxury toys belonging to businessmen on those lists, whose fate is yet to be d...
Engineering Students at TU Delft to Design an Eco-Friendly Aircraft Cabin for Embraer
5 May 2022, 05:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s impossible to talk about the future of aviation without mentioning eco-friendly propulsion systems, alternative fuels, and sustainable concepts. While the first ones are strictly related to cutting CO2 emissions levels, sustainability is...
Hong Kong Millionaire’s Superyacht Features a Unique Space-Themed Stargate Room
5 May 2022, 04:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In love with both aircraft and yachts, this Hong Kong-based millionaire who built his fortune in the aviation industry is also a serial yacht owner with close ties to the acclaimed Benetti Group in Italy. The stunning Ambrosia III, the culmination ...
The CityAirbus Ultra-Silent eVTOL Soon to Conduct Flight Demonstrations in Germany
5 May 2022, 03:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many new names are trying to revolutionize air mobility with brand-new eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) concepts, but the fact that even the most prestigious players in the industry are betting on eVTOLs is a confirmation for their po...
This Futuristic Ship Will Be Able to Deliver Green Fuel for 400K Hydrogen Cars
5 May 2022, 02:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the numerous aspects that need to be considered for the green revolution in the automotive industry is fuel transportation. Even if it’s considered a green alternative, hydrogen would still need to be delivered in large quantities, ove...
Sustainable Off-Grid Tiny Home Breaks the Norm With a Tilted Silhouette
5 May 2022, 02:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Imagine being suspended over a beautiful river in a remote, secluded area, but without being in some kind of air vehicle. We’ve seen plenty of futuristic-looking tiny houses, but this one is just unconventional and not everyone’s cup of...
Russian Billionaire’s Superyacht Once Parked Near the Statue of Liberty, Now on the Run
5 May 2022, 01:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Parents always tell their children to be careful who they choose as friends. In the case of this Russian oligarch, his close friendship and business partnership with the infamous Roman Abramovich got him to lose two private jets and have his supery...
U.S. Millionaire Upgrades His Superyacht, the Oversized Waterfall Jacuzzi Not Enough
4 May 2022, 04:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Any proud vehicle owner likes to take care of his possession and give it a boost once in a while, but in the case of millionaires, this could mean a six-month-long process that takes a luxury toy to an even more outrageous level of sophistication. ...
Qantas’ Next-Generation Fleet to Be Powered by the Revolutionary GTF Engine
4 May 2022, 03:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Australia’s flag carrier is on a roll. Not only is it close to launching the world’s longest flights that will operate nonstop between locations such as Sydney and New York, but it’s also renewing its fleet for domestic flights wi...
Japan’s First Flying Car, Powered by Suzuki, Closer to Certification
4 May 2022, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Several eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developers are getting ready to kick off air taxi operations, and the Japanese SkyDrive is one of them. Its first eVTOL prototype was followed by a two-seat flying car that claims to be the fir...
“Boring” Minibus Becomes a Couple’s Lovely Tiny Home Powered Only by Solar Energy
4 May 2022, 02:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The mobility restrictions brought on by the pandemic are almost entirely gone, but the mobile living trend is here to stay. A big number of individuals, couples, and families used this two-year period to experiment unconventional living, whether on...
After a Month of Controversy, Russian Gold Magnate’s Superyacht Snatched by the U.S.
4 May 2022, 01:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Last week, Amadea’s fate still hanged in the balance. This stunning superyacht allegedly owned by a controversial Russian billionaire had supposedly made it to safety after having crossed the Pacific following the sanctions against Russia. Bu...
The Sanctioned Norwegian Cruise Ship Resumes Operations, Joined by a Second Green Vessel
3 May 2022, 05:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Norwegian cruise ship operator Havila Voyages is back on track after having suffered an unexpected setback due to financial ties with a sanctioned Russian company. Havila made headlines last year with the launch of an eco-friendly ship sporting...
Indian Billionaire’s Custom Luxury Toy Is One of the Most Beautiful Superyachts Ever Built
3 May 2022, 04:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you finally establish yourself as either a millionaire or a billionaire, a jaw-dropping luxury yacht that’s tailored to your specifications is a must. In addition to all the luxury cars and the mandatory private jet, a floating mansion i...
World’s Longest Nonstop Commercial Flights Ready to Launch, Powered by Rolls-Royce
3 May 2022, 04:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It may have seemed that commercial aviation stood still during the past two years because of the pandemic, but big changes were brewing behind the scenes. One of them was Project Sunrise – the world’s most efficient large aviation engin...
Aviation Expert Converts Its Flagship Aircraft Into a STOL for Wider Horizons
3 May 2022, 03:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Net-zero carbon emissions, sustainability, and fuel efficiency are some of the main concepts associated with the future of commercial flight. But an equally important one is connectivity. Air travel should become even more widely available, includi...