Otilia Drăgan
3,812 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.
Russia Introduces the Unmanned Version of Checkmate, Its Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet
16 Nov 2021, 07:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Back in July, when Russia’s highly-anticipated fifth-generation fighter jet designed for the foreign market was finally unveiled, it was announced that the famous Sukhoi company of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) was already working on ...
Solar-Powered UAS Has the Power of 250 Cell Towers, Demonstrates Stratosphere Connectivity
16 Nov 2021, 05:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Statistics show that billions of people in the world have no connectivity, but a recent technological development is ready to fix that. High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) are unmanned vehicles that act as satellites, providing consistent commun...
Billionaire Space Tourist Sells His Massive Luxury Yacht Skat After Twenty Years
16 Nov 2021, 04:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While some billionaires like to switch it up and try out new expensive “toys”, such as yachts and cars, every once in a while, others get attached to these gems, which stay in their collections for decades. One of them seems to be Charl...
Historic Warship That Fired the First WWI Shots Restored as a Floating Museum
15 Nov 2021, 10:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s a great moment when a ship that’s not only a war veteran, but also one with an essential part in World War I, gets a second life. Even though the future is about new and improved vessels and aircraft, we should never forget the one...
Say Goodbye to Old Aircraft, New Generation Ones To Take Their Place by 2040
15 Nov 2021, 09:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The biggest aviation trend for the next 20 years will be replacing the existing fleet with new, fuel-efficient aircraft that are also powered by sustainable fuel. This will also mean an increased demand for pilots and technical maintenance experts....
World’s Largest Clean Energy Cargo Ship Combines Sailing With Electric Propulsion
15 Nov 2021, 08:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The answer for emissions-free shipping could be a combination of traditional building, navigation techniques, and modern propulsion technologies. Add to that sustainable resources for naval construction, and you’ve got a clean, sustainable sh...
New $100 Million Luxury Jet Concept Is Out of This World, a Flying Superyacht for the Rich
15 Nov 2021, 07:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most stunning luxury concepts revealed at the Dubai Air Show is Lufthansa’s Explorer VIP aircraft. Meant to mimic the outstanding capabilities of explorer superyachts, this incredible aircraft boasts a two-level design, a retractab...
Brace Yourselves: Upcoming Lunar Eclipse Is the Century’s Longest, Visible Across the U.S.
15 Nov 2021, 05:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Lunar eclipses continue to fascinate us to this day, even though we don’t associate them with anything mystical, as our forefathers did. There’s something intriguing about the moon turning red as the Earth’s shadow covers it. And ...
This Luxury Jet on Wheels Is Meant for Dazzling Trips, With Free Wine and High-Tech Seats
15 Nov 2021, 04:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Most people don’t associate public transportation, particularly coaches, with pleasant experiences and a high level of comfort. But that’s about to change, because the newest coach in town feels more like a luxury private jet on wheels....
Vladimir Putin’s Superyacht Fleet Is, as You Would Expect, Outrageous
14 Nov 2021, 16:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Political controversies aside, Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the most interesting public figures, known, among other things, for his incredible wealth and taste for the finest, most expensive things. His alleged yacht fleet is no excep...
The Story of Tranquility - From Massive Fraud Scandal to Kylie Jenner’s Party Yacht
13 Nov 2021, 15:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Superstars and superyachts were meant for each other, and few things are as glamorous as celebrities showing off their extravagant floating mansions in summer. But, sometimes, these sumptuous vessels with the most elegant amenities could be hiding ...
America’s Aviation Strategy Focuses on SAF, Aircraft Design and Airports’ Efficiency
12 Nov 2021, 11:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan at the COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. For the first time, the national aviation strategy established a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, by 2050. ...
Continental Awarded for Multiple Innovations, Including the Transparent Vehicle Feature
12 Nov 2021, 09:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Well-known for its commitment to making roads safer for vulnerable road users, through groundbreaking technologies, Continental was once again recognized as a leader in this domain, by the Consumer Technology Association (CES) 2022 Awards. Every...
UK’s Aerospace Industry Is Betting on Advanced Composite Components for Future Aircraft
12 Nov 2021, 08:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The aviation of the future is not just about sustainable fuels and hybrid or electric propulsion, but also about innovative aircraft design. Optimized design, using cutting-edge materials and production techniques, can help make future aircraft mor...
Russia’s Two Next-Generation Fighter Jets Come Face to Face for the First Time
12 Nov 2021, 07:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russia is investing a lot in military equipment meant for the foreign market, which has traditionally been an important source of income for the state. So much so that it has developed two very similar next-generation fighter jets, both designed wi...
The Most Extreme Terrain Is No Match for the Goat, an Unbeatable Off-Road Trailer
12 Nov 2021, 06:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are a lot of quirky, “cute,” or luxurious trailer designs out there. Still, those who are truly into overlanding know that it’s not about the frills because that’s not going to get you very far. Instead, an explorer ne...
Avanti Was Made for Pure Indulgence at Sea, It Can Cruise for an Entire Month Straight
12 Nov 2021, 04:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For many people, spending as much time as possible at sea, surrounded by the luxurious features of a large space that feels like a five-star hotel suite, could be the perfect vacation. This is what the beautiful Avanti offers, so it’s no wond...
Another Major U.S. Airline Commits to Using Sustainable Fuel, Produced in Mississippi
11 Nov 2021, 10:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Big names in the aerospace industry, including Rolls-Royce and Airbus, are working on certifying the use of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on commercial aircraft, but until then, slowly replacing conventional jet fuel with SAF is seen as the ...
New Production Hubs to Make 20 Tons of Hydrogen per Day, for Fuel Cell Trucks
11 Nov 2021, 09:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hydrogen-powered vehicles would be nothing without the supporting infrastructure, which is why Hyzon Motors, a fuel cell heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, is working with several partners to establish hydrogen production hubs across the United State...
This Wingless eVTOL Can Handle Challenging Urban Spaces With Top-Level Avionics
11 Nov 2021, 08:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Every newcomer on the urban air mobility (UAM) scene is trying to bring something new to the table, which sets it apart from everyone else. Israel-based Urban Aeronautics has come up with a wingless eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing veh...