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.
FAA Increases Flight Safety in Alaska, Expands Weather Reporting Stations for Pilots
3 Mar 2022, 06:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Alaska continues to be a challenging territory when it comes to commercial aviation, so the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to take action in order to improve safety and make things a bit ...
This Charming $470K Float House Is a Boat Lover’s Dream Home on the Water
3 Mar 2022, 04:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Due to the pandemic, many people all over the world started to rethink their housing options in search of more freedom and greater affordability. Tiny houses and various types of mobile homes, either on land or water, have become an interesting cho...
Sandwich Empire Founder Is Selling His Spaceship-Like Custom Superyacht, Worth $72M
3 Mar 2022, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the great perks of being a billionaire is that you can have an entirely bespoke superyacht built for you by some of the world’s most prestigious shipyards. But the famous Jimmy John, together with the renowned Feadship, took this even ...
World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship Ready for Its First Mission in Africa
2 Mar 2022, 08:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Large ships are mostly associated with industrial operations, military activities, or simple travel and leisure. But the pioneering Global Mercy was the first one to be specifically built for becoming a floating hospital, aimed at those with little...
Copenhagen to Operate More Than 100 Scania e-Trucks, on the Way to Becoming a Green City
2 Mar 2022, 07:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Denmark is aiming high when it comes to clean energy and sustainability, with Copenhagen set to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital city in just three years. Although they are mostly overlooked when it comes to transportation, mun...
Miami Is Working with Hyundai’s AAM Division on Introducing Air Taxi Services
2 Mar 2022, 06:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After just two years since Hyundai Motor Group launched its urban air mobility division, Supernal hits a milestone on the way to commercial eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) operations. The City of Miami wants to become an example when ...
Russian Oligarchs’ Superyachts Depart for Safe Havens, as Risks of Being Seized Increase
2 Mar 2022, 05:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / According to statistics, most superyacht customers and owners are from the U.S., while Russians are in second place. A lot of the Russian superyacht owners are oligarchs, wealthy people known for their connection to the state-controlled industry an...
A Major Airline Will Be the First in the World to Start Using Groundbreaking Solar Fuel
2 Mar 2022, 03:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is considered the best solution that’s currently available by many players in the industry. But it’s still not easily produced on a large scale, so innovative and efficient ways of obtaining clean fuels c...
Miami Real Estate Billionaire’s New Superyacht Is the Definition of a Floating Mansion
2 Mar 2022, 02:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s no surprise that a real estate mogul in one of the wealthiest areas in the world would know exactly what clients expect from luxury charter yachts. Owner of one of the newest, most stunning vessels on the market, Jeffrey Soffer, is gener...
Three Ultra-Luxurious Cabin Concepts That Blur the Lines Between Jets and Superyachts
1 Mar 2022, 02:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not news that corporate and private jets boast some incredible, ultra-sophisticated interiors, but these three cabin concepts took things to a whole different level. None of these concepts have actually proven their worth in real life...
French Startup’s Bold Hybrid-Electric VTOL to Start Flying on Asia-Pacific Routes
23 Feb 2022, 09:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Only a couple of years ago, the French startup Ascendance Flight Technologies was offering a first look at its flagship aircraft, the Atea VTOL (vertical take-off and landing). It has come a long way since then, as this new collaboration confirms &...
Media Mogul Passed Away in Boating Accident While Vacationing On Board a Luxury Yacht
23 Feb 2022, 07:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Enjoying an extended vacation on board a luxury charter yacht in the gorgeous Tahiti would be like a dream come true for most people. But, sadly, tragedies can strike even in these conditions, when it seems that nothing could go wrong. Neil Balnave...
Wisk Gets Closer to Introducing Air Taxi Operations in Long Beach, California
23 Feb 2022, 06:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The most exciting part about AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) is the development and testing of innovative aircraft and technologies. But market studies and legislation are equally important, although not as interesting. Wisk Aero has done a good job de...
Virgin Hyperloop at a Crossroads, After Massive Layoffs Due to Global Supply Chain Issues
23 Feb 2022, 05:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The infamous hyperloop concept was applauded by many and contested by some. The idea of traveling with zero emissions and zero noise, at a mind-blowing speed of 670 mph (1,078 kph), is certainly appealing, but it seems that it’s harder to bri...
The U.S. Government Endorses the Industry’s First High-Efficiency Hydrogen Aircraft Engine
23 Feb 2022, 04:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) seems committed to supporting clean energy alternatives for greener commercial aviation. After having launched the SAF Grand Challenge last year for advancing sustainable aviation fuel production, it has now take...
Congo Millionaire’s Rugged Megayacht Is a Navy Patrol Vessel Turned Luxury Adventure Toy
23 Feb 2022, 03:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When an expert in luxury expedition vehicles, who is also an avid explorer, decided to build a superyacht for himself, he wanted a real adventure beast that could withstand the harshest conditions at sea and also reach the most remote, even virgin ...
Norwegian Expedition Cruise Group Launches Massive Green Upgrade Project for Its Fleet
22 Feb 2022, 09:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the biggest adventure travel Groups in the world has embarked on a serious mission – it kicked off one of the largest environmental ship upgrades in Europe, and the biggest in the company’s history. At the end of it, all of its s...
Wales to Be at the Forefront of Sustainable Technology for the Space Industry
22 Feb 2022, 08:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UK’s space sector has been growing fast over the last few years, as the nation is gearing up to become one of the leaders in aerospace development. Wales intends to play a significant role in UK’s future space endeavors, and the spa...
Russia’s Next-Generation Airliner Proves Its Worth in Extreme Cold Temperatures Tests
22 Feb 2022, 07:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russia started developing a next-generation medium-haul airliner five years ago, and that ambitious project is now closer to obtaining certification. The MC-21-300, boasting innovative composite wings and an advanced engine, has recently completed ...
Millionaire Parting With His Massive Luxury Yacht, an Awe-Inspiring Modern Classic Racer
22 Feb 2022, 06:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you are born in a country with deep roots in boat building and in a family with a boating tradition, it’s no wonder that classic boats will become a great passion. But, while most sailing enthusiasts would settle for a scale model of the...