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.
The Nest Is One of the Most Adorable Pod-Style Tiny Homes
24 Nov 2023, 06:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you're passionate about tiny living, you've most likely heard about Ruru Tiny Homes. This New Zealand-based builder created some of the most remarkable and popular designs in the world of tiny homes, and the adorable Nest unit is no ex...
On Board the Dainty and Family-Friendly Princess Anna
23 Nov 2023, 09:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Princess Anna doesn't claim to be ultra-sophisticated, technologically innovative or futuristic. It's a modern pleasure craft designed to become a family-friendly home away from home with beautiful Italian styling. Princess Anna isn�...
Urban-Air Port to Develop a Complex Simulation of Vertiport Operations
23 Nov 2023, 08:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Urban-Air Port partnered with one of the most reputable experts in the simulation of air traffic management and airspace operations to simulate vertiport operations at US airports. In the Spring of 2022, local guests and tourists had the chance ...
World’s Largest Airliner Took to the Sky Powered by Sustainable Fuel
23 Nov 2023, 07:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Emirates will go down in history as the first airline in the world to operate an Airbus A380 on 100% SAF (sustainable aviation fuel). It was only a demonstration flight, but it was a significant step in advancing the use of alternative fuel on a co...
This Two-Bedroom House on Wheels Is Surprisingly Versatile
23 Nov 2023, 06:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny home designs often incorporate one or two loft rooms in order to add flexibility and functionality, while single-level versions seem to be more limited. Still, a fresh approach can turn even an apparently simple single-level tiny house into a ...
Unique Horizon FD90 Yacht With Innovative Features Sold to an American Customer
22 Nov 2023, 11:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the stars at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show was a Horizon FD90 yacht. For its size category, this 90-footer (27.4 meters) is quite impressive. It's the first in the series to sport a split-use skylounge, and th...
Project Speedbird Accelerates SAF Production in the UK
22 Nov 2023, 10:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As 2030 approaches, countries all over the world are working to set up a domestic SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) industry, which is the only effective way of achieving the net-zero target goal in commercial aviation by the end of the decade. Three...
The $24.5 Million Unasola Is the Ultimate Floating Man Cave
22 Nov 2023, 09:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Somebody just became the lucky owner of a super-stylish and powerful luxury yacht with an Italian pedigree. Unasola wasn't brand new, but it's undeniably an Italian jewel dripping with luxury and fully worthy of its $24.5 million price ta...
This Adorable 23-foot Tiny Is a Peaceful Haven With Clever Amenities
22 Nov 2023, 07:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny home designs in New Zealand always reflect a close connection to the outdoors and a happy, relaxed vibe that blurs the line between conventional dwellings and vacation sanctuaries. This particular tiny home from PTH Cabins doesn't come wi...
Clean Energy Billionaire Parts With His $78M Outrageously Lavish Superyacht
21 Nov 2023, 12:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Another impressive sale makes waves in the superyacht market – the jaw-dropping 2006 Amels custom pleasure craft named Lady E found a new owner. It was asking for $70 million and had been owned by a discrete renewable energy tycoon, who also ...
Californian Startup Gets a $10M Boost for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ferries
21 Nov 2023, 10:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Switch Maritime is a name worth remembering. Launched in 2018, this ambitious startup is slowly but surely building a pioneering fleet of zero-emission, high-performance commercial ferries harnessing the power of hydrogen fuel cells. We couldn&#...
Electra’s Goldfinch eSTOL Nails First Hybrid-Electric Flight
21 Nov 2023, 09:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This fall season, we saw several industry firsts in the US related to the emerging AAM (Advanced Air Mobility). The latest one to take us a step closer to zero-emission air travel is what claims to be the first hybrid-electric flight of an eSTOL (e...
Beta Technologies Is Looking to Build a Net-Zero Production Facility
20 Nov 2023, 04:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Alia is the dragonfly-inspired electric aircraft that dazzled with its unusual design and impressive capabilities. The company that created it, Beta Technologies, is ready to move to the next phase and set up a net-zero final assembly production fa...
Joby Gears Up for Electric Air Taxi Manufacturing in California
20 Nov 2023, 04:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Marina, California, is on the way to becoming an electric air mobility hub thanks to Joby. The eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) manufacturer is ready to expand its local presence with the help of a recent financial boost of close to $1...
This Revamped Billionaire’s Toy Is Now One of the Most Expensive Charter Yachts
20 Nov 2023, 03:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With a name to match, Azteca was once one of the most famous billionaire-owned superyachts. After a change of hands and a stunning transformation completed in record time, this impressive superyacht, currently known as Arbema, is ready for global g...
A Dreamy Master Bedroom Makes this Modern Tiny House Supremely Comfortable
20 Nov 2023, 01:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny home builders based in New Zealand have gained global notoriety for their skillful combination of minimalistic design and high-quality finishes. St Clair Homes is one of them, and this beautiful family home on wheels is part of the brand'...
The Twenty-Year-Old Big Aron Is a No-Nonsense Expedition Yacht
17 Nov 2023, 11:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Superyachts are for everybody (as long as they can afford it), but trawler yachts are only for die-hard boating fans. These heavy-duty vessels are meant to go anywhere and be self-sufficient while also providing onboard guests with a one-of-a-kind ...
Zuri Provided an Augmented Reality eVTOL Experience at the Dubai Airshow
17 Nov 2023, 09:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Attendees at this year's Dubai Airshow got the chance to explore an augmented reality (AR) presentation of an exciting hybrid-electric aircraft developed by a Czech startup. Earlier this year, Zuri introduced an innovative VR (virtual reali...
One of the Top Air Taxi Makers Secures $500 Million Deal in UAE
17 Nov 2023, 09:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Christmas came early for the Californian Archer Aviation. It's set to receive $1 million by December 31 from its most recent customer, and that's just the first phase of a record-breaking contract worth half a billion dollars. The Duba...
High Versatility Makes This Cabin on Wheels Surprisingly Comfortable
17 Nov 2023, 08:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A single-level layout can seem too simplistic, but ingenious design is a game-changer. Seemingly modest and minimalistic, this modern cabin with a separate bedroom turns out to be remarkably cozy, comfortable, and perfectly equipped for a busy urba...