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 American eVTOL Is Gearing up to Pioneer Aerial Ridesharing in South Korea
8 Feb 2022, 05:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Numerous eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) are promising to transform urban mobility, but so far, none has gone further than flight demonstrations. The complex certification process, plus the required infrastructure, are two of the ma...
Logistics Giant Turns Its Vessels Into Observation Ships Providing Real-Time Weather Data
8 Feb 2022, 04:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A different approach to achieving the carbon neutrality goal for the maritime industry is to help advance climate research. And one very efficient way of doing that is to turn regular cargo ships into scientific observation vessels by adding cuttin...
DOE and the Navy Are Testing a State-of-the-Art Train for a Unique Type of Cargo
8 Feb 2022, 03:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What would the U.S. Navy and the Department of Energy (DOE) have to do with railcar building? Well, these two are the only entities allowed to transport spent nuclear fuel, so they’re putting together a one-of-a-kind cargo train, based ...
A $10 Million Custom-Built Luxury Yacht Became Too Small for This Real-Estate Mogul
8 Feb 2022, 02:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For some millionaires, owning a yacht becomes a very personal affair, and their collaboration with a certain brand continues for decades. This particular yacht owner went from his first boat in the ‘1975s to a recent massive superyacht, with ...
Not Enemies, but Raindrops Could Become a Nightmare for USAF’s Hypersonic Aircraft
7 Feb 2022, 09:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are many interesting waves gearing up to transform the future of aeronautics, and one of them is hypersonic travel. It’s particularly interesting for the U.S. Air Force, which has been actively supporting several projects in this field,...
European Airline Passengers Are Encouraged to Support Carbon-Neutral Flying
7 Feb 2022, 07:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Clean aviation isn’t just about testing alternative fuels and building innovative aircraft – each individual who benefits from the aviation sector also needs to support these initiatives. The transition to green flights will be accelera...
An Airbus A380 Gets a New Life as a Luxury Hotel in Toulouse, for Aviation Enthusiasts
7 Feb 2022, 06:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Circular economy and upcycling are growing trends in various industries as well as at an individual level. We’ve shared the stories of several creative folks who have turned old fire trucks, ambulances, or buses into cozy tiny homes on wheels...
Innovative Racing Boat Flies at Over 57 MPH, Boasts Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cells
7 Feb 2022, 05:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It may be the oldest sailing yacht competition in the world, but America’s Cup is the perfect platform for showcasing innovation in the maritime industry. For this year’s edition, a hydrogen foiling chase boat will make its debut, pavin...
Heavy-Duty Cessna SkyCourier Boasts Massive Payload and Range, Ready for FedEx
7 Feb 2022, 04:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Until drones take over the entire transportation in the sky, giants such as FedEx are still relying on powerful cargo airplanes that provide an impressive range while also being cost-effective. It’s been two years in the making, but the first...
Real-Estate Billionaire Parting With His Luxury Explorer That Doubles as a Party Yacht
7 Feb 2022, 03:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We are used to seeing some famous billionaires always making headlines, but some of them are so discrete that we hardly know they even exist. One of the things they all have in common, though, is owning a superyacht – the wealthiest people in...
How David Geffen’s $400M Megayacht Became One of the Most Infamous Billionaires’ Toys
5 Feb 2022, 15:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not all superyachts are born equal. Those that either start or end up being owned by celebrities seem to gain a special aura that never leaves them. But that’s not all that makes them special – they always stand out due to some extraord...
Dassault to Showcase Its Outstanding Business Jet Range at the Upcoming Singapore Air Show
4 Feb 2022, 09:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Singapore Air Show is coming up on February 15, and Dassault will be unveiling more of its expanding Falcon model line, including the future Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X. The legendary French manufacturer is ready to dominate the business jet ga...
Another Aircraft Conducts Successful SAF-Powered Flight Tests on the Way to Certification
4 Feb 2022, 07:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Several pioneering flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) were successfully carried out in 2021, and the trend continues this year. Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is well on its way to introducing 100% SAF regional flights in just a coup...
U.S. Spy Satellites Successfully Launched for the First Time This Year by SpaceX
4 Feb 2022, 06:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The satellite industry is among the fastest-growing ones related to space. So much so that there’s a real concern regarding space debris and even interruptions to space observations due to the enormous number of satellites being launched. But...
German Billionaire’s Insane Yacht Is Ultra-Sophisticated, Boasts a Private Swim Platform
4 Feb 2022, 05:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sailing yachts are typically associated with an old-world feeling, classic interiors and a racing performance that can only be appreciated by experts. But the Pink Gin VI, considered the newest and biggest luxury yacht of its kind on the market, is...
The Famous Personal Electric Aircraft Is Back, Gives Water Fun a Whole New Meaning
4 Feb 2022, 03:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / People went crazy for the Swedish eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing), promising to fulfill everyone’s dream of flying solo on their own aircraft that’s also emissions-free. The Jetson One looks as futuristic as it sounds, and...
This Japanese Carrier Does Decarbonization Differently, Will Be the First of Its Kind
3 Feb 2022, 09:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the main paths that are supposed to lead to a green future is replacing conventional fuels and propulsion systems with cleaner ones, and we’ve talked about several of those meant to revolutionize maritime transportation. But another im...
Drifting Carrier Finally Rescued After Colliding With a Tanker and Hitting a Platform
3 Feb 2022, 07:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Storm Corrie, known for unleashing winds of up to 120 kph (74.5 mph) in the North Sea, has caused a bulk carrier to anchor off the coast of Ijmuiden, Netherlands, earlier this week. The drifting Julietta D ended up not just colliding with an oil ta...
USAF Is Betting on a Stealthy Amphibious Hoverjet That Cuts Through the Air at 700 MPH
3 Feb 2022, 06:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Autonomous aircraft are becoming increasingly important for the military, as they allow safe transportation of personnel and cargo even in high-risk conditions, as well as various other monitoring and surveillance tasks. Together with the ability t...
Russia’s Famous Ilyushin Il-76 Cargo Aircraft Helped Save 300 Cats and Dogs from Kabul
3 Feb 2022, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Perhaps not as flashy and imposing as other types of military aircraft, cargo airplanes are the backbone of air forces around the world, carrying out vital tasks, from essential supplies delivery to humanitarian missions. The Russian Ilyushin Il-76...