Otilia Drăgan
3,814 ARTICLES
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.
Belarus Officials Charged With Aircraft Piracy by the U.S., Following a Forced Landing
25 Jan 2022, 05:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A fake bomb threat was used to divert a Ryanair flight by forcing the aircraft to land in Minsk, Belarus, with the purpose of arresting a dissident journalist who was on board. Fortunately, none of the passengers were harmed, and four Belarusian st...
British Millionaire Parts With His Unique Fish-Shaped Luxury Yacht That Starred in a Movie
25 Jan 2022, 04:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s nothing that says “luxury lifestyle” like enjoying most of the year on board a superyacht, with no worries at all, and also turning heads as you do that, with your spectacular toy. This is what British businessman Nigel Pl...
A 1912 Dutch Sail Vessel to Be Turned Into a Modern Zero-Emissions Cargo Ship
24 Jan 2022, 10:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sailing is making a big comeback in the maritime industry, as modern technology enables a much more efficient use of wind power, one of the cleanest sources of renewable energy. In addition to building new sail vessels from scratch, a Dutch company...
UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoons Arrive in the U.S., Ready to Show off Their Skills
24 Jan 2022, 09:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new year also means another season of large-scale international military exercises. Red Flag is one of the most prestigious ones, that’s been carried out for decades and continues to be an excellent setup for complex combat air operations. ...
Hyundai’s Supernal Invests in the World’s Smallest Airport, for Drone and eVTOL Operations
24 Jan 2022, 08:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When Hyundai Motor Group officially launched its urban air mobility division last year, it was a clear signal that the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) industry is on track to becoming one of the most important ones when it comes to m...
Zuri, the Czech New-Gen Hybrid VTOL With a 435-Mile Range, Officially Unveiled
24 Jan 2022, 06:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When we said that eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) are being developed all over the world, we meant it. Now it’s time for a startup based in Prague, the Czech Republic, to officially introduce its new-generation hybrid VTOL, wh...
USAF Writes History With the First Government Remotely-Piloted eVTOL Flight
24 Jan 2022, 05:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new era is dawning for the U.S. Air Force (USAF), as it reached a milestone when it comes to electric, unmanned aviation – the first government remotely-piloted flight of an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) was successful. ...
Big Pharma Millionaire’s Luxury Yacht up for Sale, Following Money Laundering Charges
24 Jan 2022, 04:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “Enjoy your expensive luxury yacht while you still can” would be a good motto for some of the shady millionaires out there. The beautiful Queen Anne yacht, for example, was cruising in some great exotic locations just a couple of years ...
Larry Ellison’s Japanese-Inspired Megayacht Is a Billionaire’s Version of a Samurai Toy
23 Jan 2022, 11:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / American millionaires make out the majority of the world’s superyacht owners. But the truly jaw-dropping models belong to a few billionaires, and Larry Ellison’s megayacht is one of them. For those who might not be familiar with Larr...
The U.S. Coast Guard to Implement Maritime Monitoring Tech That Helps Cut CO2 Emissions
21 Jan 2022, 10:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Following the automotive industry’s example, the maritime industry is also focusing on two major directions for future development. One of them is reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to clean shipping, and the other one is using vario...
Lockheed Martin Backs Electra’s Hybrid-Electric eSTOL, Flight Tests to Begin This Year
21 Jan 2022, 08:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Every eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developer claims to be making the best, most innovative unmanned aerial vehicle on the market. But in Electra’s case, there seems to be an added credibility to this statement, since it&rsqu...
Military-Inspired Butterfly eVTOL Starts Testing Its Groundbreaking Propulsion System
21 Jan 2022, 07:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Despite its unusually delicate name, the Butterfly is one of the most rugged, efficient, and powerful eVTOLS (electric vertical take-off and landing) currently being developed. Boasting a unique propulsion design with very large propellers (compare...
All-New F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter Aces Flight Test, Looks Ready to Play Rough
21 Jan 2022, 06:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Military air superiority in future combat scenarios isn’t just about operating the most advanced next-generation fighter jets but also about being able to fight against opponents who are at an equal performance level. What this means is that ...
Four Season’s Custom Private Jet Offers a Glimpse Into the Millionaire Traveling Lifestyle
21 Jan 2022, 05:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For those of us who can’t follow Roman Abramovich’s example and buy the most expensive private jet available, there’s an alternative. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is offering even more spectacular journeys aboard its custom pri...
U.S. Real Estate Mogul Living the Billionaire Dream on Board His Stunning Superyacht
21 Jan 2022, 04:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While some of the world’s most impressive superyachts are also available for charter, which allows us to take a closer look at their luxurious features, some of the owners of these stunning “toys” prefer to keep such beauties all ...
Helsinki Shipyard to Launch the Largest Eco-Friendly Icebreaker Ever Built in Finland
20 Jan 2022, 10:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ships that are specifically designed with the ability to create channels by breaking through ice, known as icebreakers, have been an essential asset in many different areas, from scientific research to cargo shipping and military operations. Even t...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotives Gearing Up to Start Operating in North America
20 Jan 2022, 09:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While hydrogen is still a controversial alternative source of power, its potential benefits for heavy-duty applications in the automotive industry are still seen as one of the best solutions for sustainable transportation. Rail is one of these appl...
The First Electric Bus Designed and Made in Africa to Debut in Kenya This Year
20 Jan 2022, 08:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While electric public means of transportation have already taken over multiple cities across Europe, the first electric bus to ever operate in Africa, and that’s also locally developed, is gearing up to become a real game-changer. A Swedish-K...
UK’s First Hybrid Passenger Ferry Soon to Emerge, Won’t Need Land-Based Charging
20 Jan 2022, 06:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Candela’s clean energy high-speed ferries made waves last year, and others are now following in its footsteps. Soon enough, all urban water transportation could become green, and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is leading the way in the UK, with...
World’s First Fully Reusable Spaceplane Is a Holy Grail, Can Be Reflown in Just 48 Hours
20 Jan 2022, 05:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even though today’s rockets are beginning to experiment with sustainable propulsion systems and design technologies, some consider spaceplanes to be the real game-changers in space travel. Their ability to take off and land horizontally, inst...