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.
Embraer’s New Passenger-to-Freight Conversions to Revolutionize Cargo Transportation
8 Mar 2022, 06:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / On one hand, the undeniable growth of e-commerce leads to an increased demand for fast deliveries no matter the distance. On the other hand, a recent Airbus study showed that most of the aging fleet of commercial aircraft will be replaced with more...
The Stealthy Tiger Helicopter Is Sharpening Its Visibility Through a Major Upgrade
8 Mar 2022, 04:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What is considered to be the European counterpart of the American AH-64 Apache is gearing up for a major upgrading program, in which Safran will play an important part as the provider of the military helicopter’s new and improved “sight...
Russian Superyachts Lose Potential Safe Haven as New Zealand Targets Oligarchs’ Assets
8 Mar 2022, 03:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As a result of the continuing conflict in Ukraine, superyachts with Russian connections started being seized, and there’s no way out. If last week the media was reporting on various superyachts fleeing towards remote areas, things are now sta...
Russian Oil Industry Magnate’s New Opulent Floating Mansion Is Already on the Market
8 Mar 2022, 02:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Last week, British government officials were saying that Russian oligarchs are trying to sell their ultra-expensive assets before they get seized as a result of sanctions imposed by European countries. Plenty of Russian-owned superyachts was alread...
Vulva Spacecraft Concept Aims to Disrupt the Space Industry With a Powerful Message
7 Mar 2022, 07:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The accelerated advancement of space tourism, together with the expansion of the space industry in multiple areas around the world, is leading to all types of innovations in terms of technology, science, and design. What might seem like just anothe...
World’s Largest Electric Double-Ended Ferry to Start Operating in 2024
7 Mar 2022, 06:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Northern European countries always seem to be one step ahead when it comes to innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. Scandiline, a Danish company, proves it by getting ready to launch what is claimed to be the world’s largest elec...
Historic Luxury Yacht Designed by a Swedish Count Can Be Bought With Crypto
7 Mar 2022, 05:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While most are dazzled by the futuristic silhouettes and innovative design features of modern superyachts, some are drawn to classic yachts that exude an unmatched elegance and sophistication. Even more so, when such a yacht was designed by and for...
Russian Tech Giant’s Food-Delivery Robots Removed from U.S. University Campuses
7 Mar 2022, 04:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not just aircraft and ships that are being banned from accessing Europe and the U.S., but also the seemingly-innocent Russian food-delivery robots. That’s because these particular ones are made by one of Russia’s largest and ...
This German Truck Camper Is Not Just Flexible but Also Sustainable, Using Natural Fibers
7 Mar 2022, 03:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A German couple went from taking road trips in the U.S. in a converted Land Rover Defender to designing and building a truck camper that’s not just versatile but also innovative in terms of sustainability and the materials that are used to br...
The Wealthiest British Man’s $172 Million Superyacht Is a Sports Lover’s Dream
6 Mar 2022, 13:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s no news that some of the wealthiest people in the world only got richer during the pandemic and continue to enjoy their opulent toys, including cars, private jets, and superyachts. According to Forbes, the number of British billionaires ...
Houston Billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s New $150M Toy Is a Show-Stopping Custom Yacht
5 Mar 2022, 19:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tilman Fertitta truly is a larger-than-life personality, and his brand-new superyacht matches that. The head-turning beauty made a recent appearance in Galveston, where people got a closer look at it for the first time. Last week, Galveston beca...
Japan’s First LNG-Fueled Ferry to Pave the Way for Future Sustainable Transportation
4 Mar 2022, 07:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / On the path to achieving zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a giant player in the maritime transportation industry, is introducing the first dual-fuel ferry in Japan, which can run on LNG (liquefied natural gas)...
General-Purpose Robots With Human-Like Intelligence Could Become Tomorrow’s Workforce
4 Mar 2022, 06:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Canadian company wants to revolutionize the concept of “workforce” and how things get done across multiple industries by introducing pioneering robots that boast human-like intelligence and that are meant for multiple purposes, not li...
Swedish Engineers Successfully Test an Innovative Component for Sustainable Aviation
4 Mar 2022, 05:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are many paths that can lead to decarbonizing aviation, and one of them is through the development of innovative aircraft components with the help of the latest technology. Engineers at the Swedish company GKN Aerospace have reached a milesto...
The U.S. Ban on Russian Aircraft Goes Into Effect, With Serious Consequences
4 Mar 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The U.S. ban on Russian aircraft won’t have a significant negative impact on American passenger and cargo flights, compared to the European ones, but it will cause some delays. On the other hand, although this ban is described as “symbo...
The Richest Man in Spain, a Famous Fashion Mogul, Is Selling His Bespoke $84M Superyacht
4 Mar 2022, 02:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The superyacht market is always brimming with novelties, but certain pleasure crafts that are available for sale for the first time truly make waves. That’s certainly the case for Drizzle, a majestic luxury yacht with a very famous owner, one...
Abramovich Trying to Avoid the Seizure of His Luxury Toys, Including the $300M Private Jet
4 Mar 2022, 01:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russian oligarchs who were famous for their incredible luxury toys, ranging from the most expensive cars to private jets and superyachts, are now under the spotlight due to the decision to target their assets - a decision coming from European state...
Highly-Anticipated Black Shark Luxury Superyacht Promises to Dazzle With Its Daring Design
3 Mar 2022, 08:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This stunning new superyacht is not just inspired by the look and performance of a shark, but it’s also a big fish for the Nobiskrug shipyard, which has signed the contract for continuing the work on the future vessel, after the shipyard has ...
UK Becomes the First Country to Officially Ban All Ships Connected to Russian Interests
3 Mar 2022, 07:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ports in the UK are working together with authorities to properly identify all vessels with Russian interests and restrict their access after Britain became the first nation to officially ban all Russian ships from its waters. It’s not a very...
Gulfstream Expands Customer Support With a State-of-the-Art Service Center in Arizona
3 Mar 2022, 06:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The numbers of private jet owners and corporate jet operators did not seem to go down over the past couple of years, despite the challenges in aviation and travel, so Gulfstream customers were excited to learn that the private jet maker was opening...