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.
A Houston Startup Is Building a Zero-Emissions Mach 9 Spaceplane for Hypersonic Air Travel
7 Apr 2022, 03:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / From electric air taxis to commercial airliners running on hydrogen, air travel is about to change forever. Unprecedented speed, reduced carbon emissions, and highly-advanced avionics are some of the key characteristics of all “aircraft of th...
Inspired by Racing Cars, This Futuristic Sailboat Is Ready to Smash the World Speed Record
7 Apr 2022, 02:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget traditional sailing boats, this spaceship-like watercraft is not only a game-changer in terms of design, but it’s also being built for one goal – to smash the world speed record for sailing as soon as next year. We first got a...
Billionaire Widow Parting With Her 318-Foot Bespoke Masterpiece After Two Decades
7 Apr 2022, 01:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the world’s most stunning megayachts, which has stayed away from the spotlight for two decades, is now available for sale for the first time. Custom-built by a legendary designer and exclusively owned by the billionaire widow of one of...
Technology Giant to Demonstrate a Two-Stroke Ammonia Marine Engine, With EU Funding
6 Apr 2022, 06:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A consortium of important players in the shipping industry led by technology expert Wartsila was awarded $10.8 million (€10 million) by the European Union, through a research funding initiative called Horizon Europe, for developing marine engi...
New Rolls-Royce System for Ships Can Autonomously Control a Voyage from Start to Finish
6 Apr 2022, 05:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the many ways of potentially transforming maritime transportation into a green sector is by implementing next-generation technology onboard vessels capable of optimizing routes and fuel consumption, which in turn leads to lower CO2 emission ...
Lilium Kicks Off High-Speed Flight Tests for Its Future eVTOL Jet
6 Apr 2022, 04:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / UAM (urban air mobility) is still just a concept, but it’s closer to becoming a reality. One of the names that are determined to become successful in the new world of air taxis and private electric aircraft is Lilium. The company has recently...
German Airline Turns Airbus and Boeing Aircraft Into Flying Colorful Beach Towels
6 Apr 2022, 03:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Despite all the crises and uncertainties across the globe, summer still comes every year. And it’s still associated with the idea of relaxing vacations for most of us. It’s hard to think about planning vacations in current circumstances...
World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing to Be Built in California Starting This Month
6 Apr 2022, 02:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The evolution of human transportation networks over centuries has notoriously disregarded the welfare of wild animals, and studies proved that it’s one of the biggest factors that can lead to the extinction of certain species. One of these st...
Lego Empire Heir’s Custom Luxury Yacht Is a Gorgeous Hidden Gem
6 Apr 2022, 01:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although not as flashy and imposing as other superyachts owned by famous billionaires, the Kohuba is a hidden gem that boasted some unique features when it was first introduced and continues to be one of the most interesting charter options for hig...
A Pioneering Aircraft Hydrogen Fueling Project to Be Launched in California
5 Apr 2022, 07:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Despite the fact that many people are still on the fence when it comes to hydrogen’s potential for real-world zero-emissions transportation, numerous projects in the automotive, aviation, and maritime industry are committed to proving that it...
An Iconic Turboprop Aircraft’s Service Life Gets Doubled, in an Industry First
5 Apr 2022, 05:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Until zero-emission technology can reach the level of regular operations for commercial airliners, aviation operators such as airlines and aircraft lessors are also focusing on sustainability or making use as best as possible of the existing airpla...
This Unusual Sailing Yacht With Hybrid Propulsion Is as Luxurious as Superyachts
5 Apr 2022, 04:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We are witnessing a very important trend in the luxury yachting world, one that could lead to a radical shift over the next decades as more and more new models are focused on sustainability and eco-friendly alternatives. One of these innovative sol...
ESA’s Future Rockets to Be Powered by a New Solid Propulsion “Workhorse”
5 Apr 2022, 03:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Europe is determined to play a leading role in the accelerated space economy, and in order to do so, it needs cutting-edge launch vehicles powered by equally-advanced engines. A versatile and efficient motor, the P120C developed on behalf of ESA (t...
This Floating Tiny Home Can Sail Away, Invites You to Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds
5 Apr 2022, 02:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s safe to say that the way we perceive our living spaces has undergone a profound transformation due to the pandemic. People want more freedom to travel and less of the burdens traditionally associated with conventional housing. The tiny h...
Biotech Billionaire’s Shadow Vessel for His Superyacht Is a Massive Next-Gen Laboratory
5 Apr 2022, 01:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What if all superyachts were used to help all humanity in one way or another? It might seem a utopic vision, but as more billionaires focus on projects that address global concerns, this idea is slowly taking shape. A new, stunning floating laborat...
The U.S. Space Force to Use an Industry-First Space Digital Twin for in-Orbit Wargaming
4 Apr 2022, 07:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Virtual training platforms integrating the latest simulation technology have recently become a part of the U.S. military, used for providing the most realistic conditions for war scenarios. Now, a similar concept will be applied to space security. ...
The Royal Navy’s New $6.5 Million Patrol Boat Ready to Become “Guardian of the Rock”
4 Apr 2022, 05:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UK Royal Navy patrol boats that are part of the Gibraltar Squadron are affectionately called “guardians of the Rock” because they protect the British Gibraltar Territorial Waters every day and have been doing so for decades. The boa...
Watch the Innovative Infiniti 52 Racing Yacht Hit an Impressive Speed During Sea Trials
4 Apr 2022, 04:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Foil technology isn’t all about flying speedboats – Infiniti Yachts has used it to design and engineer a pioneering performance sailing yacht that will set new standards for offshore racing and even revolutionize cruising models. Tul...
General Electric’s Hybrid Propulsion System to Power the U.S. Army’s Future Helicopters
4 Apr 2022, 03:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The U.S. Army wants its next-generation helicopters to be not just highly-performant but also better for the environment, powered by hybrid-electric propulsion systems. General Electric Aviation (GE) will be at the forefront of this new development...
Falcon Solar Aircraft Concept Breaks the Norm With a Bold Design
4 Apr 2022, 02:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The notion that kerosene will be fully replaced by hydrogen one day, when all commercial aircraft will be emissions-free, is still highly controversial. Even though big names in the aerospace industry are investing heavily in hydrogen technology, s...