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.
Emirates Aircraft Got Their First Taste of SAF Supplied by Shell Aviation in Dubai
8 Nov 2023, 05:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Emirates Airline successfully kicked off commercial flight operations powered by blended SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) in collaboration with Shell Aviation. Emirates is known as one of the most luxurious airlines in the world, but it's al...
The Midnight Air Taxi Will Make Its Middle Eastern Debut in Dubai
8 Nov 2023, 04:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The famous Midnight eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) designed in California will be the star of the upcoming Dubai Airshow's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Pavilion. Archer is one of the most successful eVTOL makers so far. It has...
The Phenomenal Ocean Emerald Is a Fish-Shaped Floating Work of Art
8 Nov 2023, 03:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In a world where many criticize superyachts as being tacky, fuel-eating monsters, no one can deny the breathtaking beauty of Ocean Emerald. This exceptional piece of naval architecture is surprisingly discrete yet meant for timeless glory. Disguisi...
Stunning 48-foot Tiny Blends High-End Comfort With Charming Restored Features
8 Nov 2023, 01:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This oversized home on wheels is more than a spacious and well-configured dwelling. It sits on a recycled semi dry van trailer, and its stunning interior design harmoniously integrates several rustic items that were lovingly restored. In the wor...
Walgreens Heiress Parting With Her US-Built Floating Palace After Two Decades
7 Nov 2023, 06:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While most famous US billionaires and millionaires seem to prefer opulent megayachts built at the most prestigious Northern European shipyards, others remain loyal to American builders and classic-style pleasure craft. Even after more than 20 years...
Virgin Atlantic on Track for the Historic SAF-Powered Transatlantic Flight This Month
7 Nov 2023, 05:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In less than four weeks, Virgin Atlantic could make aviation history with the first transatlantic passenger flight powered by pure, unblended SAF (sustainable aviation fuel). It already got the green light in the UK, and it needs to do the same in ...
Impressive Demand for SkyBus: The Game-Changing 40-Seat eVTOL
7 Nov 2023, 04:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If most eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) concepts today were designed as flying alternatives to cars, someone had to come up with similar alternatives to buses and even trains. The startup that was bold enough to do that is Lyte Aviati...
The Custom-Designed Grand Gable Is the Ultimate Family Haven on Wheels
7 Nov 2023, 03:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even a tiny home can boast spectacular architecture, matched by a truly luxurious interior design. The beautiful Grand Gable was designed for supreme comfort, and it shows. Starting with a comfy main-floor bedroom and ending with a surprisingly ele...
This $11M Italian Gem Is Up for Grabs for the First Time in 17 Years
6 Nov 2023, 06:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Annamia is a no-fuss pleasure craft that doesn't pretend to be more than it is – a spacious, modern family yacht that exudes an unmistakable Italian elegance. It's one of the few luxury yachts in its category to have had the same ow...
Singapore Airlines Completed a Pilot Program for the Integration of SAF
6 Nov 2023, 05:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Singapore's flagship airline, SIA, is operationally ready to integrate SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) into its regular operations, yet there are still important steps that need to be taken before that. This is the main finding of a complex pi...
Urban-Air Port Takes Air Taxi Infrastructure to the Next Level
6 Nov 2023, 04:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Three years ago, Urban-Air Port made waves with a game-changing concept. AirOne was introduced as the world's first fully operational hub for both eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing) and autonomous delivery drones. Now, towards the ...
Incredibly Bright and Luminous Tiny Reveals a Lavish Loft Bedroom
6 Nov 2023, 03:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Baluchon is not just another tiny house builder. Every home it delivers has a distinct personality and story, just like the owner. The gorgeous Epona was meant to maximize natural light and to create an ultra-cozy, fairytale-like haven for a single...
German-Designed Air Taxi Marks the First-Ever eVTOL Flight in Florida
3 Nov 2023, 03:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the leading eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) makers globally marked two premieres for the AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) market in the US with the VoloCity electric air taxi. The emerging AAM industry is already crowded with hun...
The MF100 Autonomous Cargo Aircraft Got a $1.25M Boost From USAF
3 Nov 2023, 02:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / MF100 is the bland, formal name of a very exciting flying machine. The third-generation cargo aircraft developed by MightyFly has the potential to transform same-day deliveries radically with autonomous, hybrid eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and ...
Delicate Details Turn This Two-Loft Tiny Into a Cozy English Cottage on Wheels
3 Nov 2023, 01:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Two-loft configurations are highly popular when it comes to tiny houses not only for allowing comfortable accommodation but also because of the endless options for the main floor. The Mango tiny house, a variation of the Mobi 02 basic design from M...
The Ultra-Fast Ermis2 Is an Engineering Masterpiece Disguising as a Family Yacht
2 Nov 2023, 07:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In the hall of fame of speedy yachts, Ermis2 stands out as one of the few that owe their jaw-dropping performance primarily to exceptional engineering and the use of innovative materials. Meant to be a "simple" pleasure craft for family c...
Swiss-Made Aero2 Drone To Fly in the US for the First Time
2 Nov 2023, 04:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The most famous autonomous tilt-wing aircraft coming from Switzerland arrived on American land. It didn't fly to its destination but was packed and delivered to the US drone operator Spright, which will organize its first-ever demonstration fl...
Airlander Gearing Up to Revolutionize Air Mobility in the Scottish Highlands
2 Nov 2023, 03:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The infamous Airlander 10 could play a major role in advancing sustainable air mobility for the island communities in the north of Scotland. This is the conclusion of a complex concept study focusing on the particularities of this region and their ...
Lemon Tiny Home Blends Scandinavian Style With a Contemporary Layout
2 Nov 2023, 02:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Scandinavian style continues to be the most popular choice when it comes to tiny home interiors, and designs like the new Mobi Individual Lemon turn it into art. Add a versatile configuration with a built-in home office, and you have the perfect ab...
This Iconic Military-Style Speed Monster Was Built for an American Automotive Tycoon
1 Nov 2023, 04:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's hard to believe that this living legend is currently up for grabs for a ridiculous sum. Once the fastest private yacht in the world, Chato broke the norm with mind-blowing design and performance and will always be linked to the name of a ...