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.
Media Empire Heir Drops $21M on a Classic Beauty While Waiting for His $130M Custom Yacht
4 Apr 2022, 01:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For some, purchasing a superyacht is a rare and precious moment that might be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. For others, not only is this just an addition to an existing collection, but it can even be temporarily overshadowed by another luxury pu...
French Tiny Castle With a Recyclable Structure Flaunts an Inviting Roof Terrace
2 Apr 2022, 03:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Described as a nomadic mini castle, this French tiny home manages to integrate seamlessly two bedrooms and a roof terrace into a limited space. The undeniable popularity of sustainable and eco-friendly tiny homes has turned mobile home manufactu...
The U.S. Government Is Investing in a Domestic Source of Natural Rubber
1 Apr 2022, 07:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The effort of decarbonizing transportation and making it more sustainable goes down to the tires, which should be made from natural rubber. Sustainability goes hand in hand with circular economy in the case of tires and rubber specialist Bridgeston...
RAF Pumps Over $900M in Its Advanced Jet Trainer Aircraft for the Following Decade
1 Apr 2022, 06:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although they may not take center stage like fighter jets and bombers, trainer aircraft and aerobatic aircraft play an important part for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF). So much so that they will benefit from a £695 million ($912 million) inves...
USAF Wants Rockets to Deliver Disaster Relief Cargo Anywhere in the World in One Hour
1 Apr 2022, 05:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The space industry is undeniably going through a period of unprecedented growth, with innovative technologies being developed at an accelerated rate. So why not use the advancements in rocket development for improving life on Earth also? The U.S...
Aviation Giant Loses Billions Over 100 Aircraft Stuck in Russia, Filed Insurance Claims
1 Apr 2022, 03:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A few weeks ago, in response to the European and U.S. sanctions saying that aircraft lessors had to pull all their planes from Russia, a new national law enabled the country to continue to use these aircraft for domestic flights and basically refus...
New Ultralight Fuel Tank to Enable Unprecedented Long-Haul Hydrogen-Powered Flights
1 Apr 2022, 02:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What if jumbo jets could use only hydrogen for regular cross-country flights? This might have sounded crazy a few years ago, but it could happen sooner than we think due to a game-changing storage system for liquid hydrogen that claims to offer fou...
Luxury Interiors Tycoon’s Fresh Superyacht Overcame Obstacles, Ready to Dazzle
1 Apr 2022, 01:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although it wasn’t hit as hard as other industries, the world of luxury yacht building still faced serious blows during the pandemic, which caused major delays in delivering the luxury toys to their owners. Starting this year, we are seeing s...
Boston Dynamics’ New Logistics Robot Named Stretch Is Already Sold Out for 2022
31 Mar 2022, 04:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who doesn’t know Spot, the yellow robot dog that impressed an entire world with its “tricks”? Although it’s not as cute and popular, Spot’s younger brother named Stretch is an equally-remarkable futuristic machine. It ...
A National Shift to EVs Could Save More Than 100,000 Lives, Shows New Report
31 Mar 2022, 03:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When talking about electric vehicles, the main benefits that are highlighted are those regarding air quality and climate change. But there’s also a significant health impact, and a recent report issued by the American Lung Association details...
Pratt & Whitney to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel for All Engine Testing
31 Mar 2022, 02:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / According to Pratt & Whitney, its innovative GTF engine family has already saved operators more than 600 million gallons (2 billion liters) of fuel, avoiding over six million tons of CO2 since 2016. But it doesn’t stop there. The manufact...
Cathay Pacific to Conduct the World’s Longest Passenger Flight, Avoiding Russia
31 Mar 2022, 01:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The unprecedented sanctions for Russia have multiple ramifications, and one of them is a serious impact on the entire aviation sector, from manufacturing and maintenance services to passenger and cargo commercial flights. Although it did not state ...
Eco-Friendly Explorer Project Pelagos Breaks the Norm, Revealing a Sustainable Interior
31 Mar 2022, 00:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The support for alternative propulsion systems and sustainable construction seems to be growing not just in the shipping industry but also in the luxury pleasure crafts. Shipyard representatives are saying that customers are becoming increasingly i...
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog to Become the Most Unexpected Guard of an Ancient City
30 Mar 2022, 06:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / An image like this would be the perfect reflection of modern times and what’s to come – a futuristic robot dog wandering around one of the most ancient cities in the world, performing the tasks of both a guard and an inspector. The new ...
Prince Philip’s 1956 Albatross Motorboat With Its Original Ford Engine up for Grabs
30 Mar 2022, 04:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / HRH the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was passionate about Land Rovers, but powerboats and sail vessels were also some of his favorite luxury toys. Those who are interested in owning a true piece of royal history have the chance to ride in...
Vertical Aerospace Sells 500 eVTOLs in Less Than a Year, Confirming Its Leading Position
30 Mar 2022, 03:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertical Space claimed to be the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) manufacturer with the largest number of pre-orders on the market. Thanks to its collaboration with aircraft leasing expert Avolon, the company managed to get 500 of its...
UK’s New Generation Nuclear Submarine at the Center of Top-Level Arctic Training
30 Mar 2022, 03:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / UK’s Royal Marines pride themselves in being one of the few who can operate even in highly-demanding environments, such as the Arctic. They’ve recently confirmed that once again, with the help of one of their mighty nuclear submarines, ...
Fresh Italian Beauty Ibiza 85 Turns Heads, Hits the Water Like a Bullet at 55 MPH
30 Mar 2022, 01:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The highly-anticipated flagship of Austin Parker Yachts just hit the water, turning heads with its sleek silhouette and bold capabilities. Inside, it reveals the amenities of a typical luxury yacht with Italian DNA. Built for thrilling rides, Ibiza...
New Belfast Transport Hub to Integrate Bus Stands, Railways and Parking Spaces for Bikes
29 Mar 2022, 05:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new vision for public transport is one of the key aspects of future sustainability when it comes to mobility, and not just in the U.S. but all over the world. Northern Ireland started building an innovative multi-modal transport hub that will bec...
This $1.5 Million French Catamaran Was Named the Best Bluewater Cruiser of 2022
29 Mar 2022, 04:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / More powerful and far-reaching than boats but also more manageable and easier to maneuver than yachts, bluewater cruisers are some of the most popular types of watercraft on the market. For those who want to enjoy a self-sufficient vessel that can ...