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.
Top Californian Air Taxi Maker Moves to Piloted Test Flights
5 Oct 2023, 01:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Joby Aviation couldn't be doing better than this – it secured a historic collaboration with the USAF for revolutionary testing of air taxis at a military base, it's gearing up to open a large-scale manufacturing center, and it succe...
Gorgeous Family Home on Wheels Reveals Unique Details Inside and Out
5 Oct 2023, 00:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Simply Heaven Flex tiny was born to be a comfortable family home, but it's the clever customization that makes it truly special. Generous in size and masterfully crafted, this Canadian beauty is packed with ingenious details for both funct...
US Investor’s $70M Superyacht Is a Mind-Blowing Italian Masterpiece
3 Oct 2023, 05:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most impressive additions to the pre-loved superyacht market this year is a 200-footer delivered by Benetti just five years ago. Already looking for its third owner, Artisan is one of the most coveted Italian pleasure craft in its catego...
This Waterfront Vertiport Concept is Set to Become a Game-Changer
3 Oct 2023, 03:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The most highly-anticipated AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) event is finally here – the Airtaxi World Congress is unfolding in San Francisco throughout the week. As one of the most important events in the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and lan...
One of the World’s Most Luxurious Airlines Inks Major SAF Deal With Shell
3 Oct 2023, 02:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / More and more aviation operators around the world are gradually integrating the use of SAF (sustainable alternative fuel) into their routine operations as the fastest and most reliable way of cutting CO2 emissions. It takes a great deal of cooperat...
Luxurious Details Turn This Tiny Into the Best One-Person Mobile Sanctuary
3 Oct 2023, 01:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The affordability and versatility of tiny homes have opened up new perspectives for those who embrace solo living in any circumstances. Whether it's an adventurous person who wants to experience maximum freedom and explore new places or someon...
German Engineers Closer to Launching the Game-Changing D328eco
2 Oct 2023, 04:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The German manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft is on a roll this year. It made important steps toward the commercial launch of the D328eco, the revolutionary platform that could change regional aviation. It also officially unveiled the D328 UpLift after...
Canadian Millionaire Parts With the $14M Toy He Had Bought During the Pandemic
2 Oct 2023, 03:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / During the pandemic, most of us weren't out there buying luxury toys, but that wasn't the case for millionaires like Gary Ball. Despite the inherent challenges at the time, he and his wife decided to invest in a unique Dutch superyacht, w...
This Stunning 31-foot Tiny Is Probably the Most Luxurious Way of Connecting With Nature
2 Oct 2023, 02:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Aussie-designed Retreat 9500 is absolutely worthy of its name. This isn't your ordinary tiny house but a sumptuous haven on wheels that blurs the lines between the indoors and the outdoors without sacrificing modern comfort. In fact, it el...
Ultra-Stylish Gooseneck Reveals the Dreamiest Elevated Living Room With a Fireplace
2 Oct 2023, 01:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most elegant, sophisticated gooseneck tiny homes ever built comes from Canada, embodying the ultimate West Coast lifestyle. This custom creation is not only spacious and superbly equipped, but its timeless style is worthy of the most lux...
Lady Azul Is the $8 Million Definition of a Millionaire’s Family Vacation Yacht
29 Sep 2023, 05:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With a conventional name and the typical configuration of luxury charter superyachts, Lady Azul doesn't claim to revolutionize yacht design or to boast innovative technologies on board. This is the classic type of pleasure craft that millionai...
Huge Certification Milestone for This $180K Personal Electric Aircraft
29 Sep 2023, 04:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although not as famous as the Swedish Jetson One, this personal eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) from the UK is equally tempting. The Axe eVTOL is a two-seater that promises to save people from the inferno of traffic jams and to save ...
Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft to Pave the Way for Green Flights in Australia
29 Sep 2023, 03:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / On the way to zero-emission commercial flights, aviation operators in different parts of the world are betting on retrofitting solutions. The UK-based Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is one of the experts that can make this possible, and it jo...
Record Orders Submitted for the Most Promising Regional Aircraft Hydrogen Conversion Kit
28 Sep 2023, 04:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Universal Hydrogen hit a milestone in terms of pre-orders. Also, it launched a two-year flight test campaign on its way to obtaining formal certification for retrofitted aircraft. America's Aerospace Valley (the Antelope Valley region in so...
One of the Most Revolutionary Wingsail Systems Gets a $21M Boost
28 Sep 2023, 03:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There's no doubt about it – wind power is one of the greatest assets this planet still has and that people can harness for cleaner maritime transportation. Several breakthrough sailing concepts have emerged in the last few years, includi...
This 39-foot Tiny Breaks the Norm With An Impressive Two-Trailer Design
28 Sep 2023, 01:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget all limitations traditionally linked to tiny houses – this phenomenal model coming from Australia redefines luxury through a unique two-trailer design. The idea of luxury tiny homes is controversial because these mobile houses were ...
Two Billionaire Brothers Owned This Classic Floating Palace for Three Decades
27 Sep 2023, 05:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's thirty years old and worth more than $20 million - meet Lady Beatrice, the exquisite and secretive classic yacht that has remained under the original ownership for all of its life until now. It's truly remarkable that a superyac...
Canadian eVTOL Maker Goes for a Bolder Seven-Seat Hybrid Concept
27 Sep 2023, 03:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Cavorite X5 was already one of the most interesting eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) designs thanks to the innovative fan-in-wing technology paired with hybrid-electric propulsion for a more extended range. The improved version, o...
This Tiny Home for Two Is Remarkably Stylish and Versatile
27 Sep 2023, 03:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No matter how far tiny home builders go with fancy designs and oversized frames, the simplest homes on wheels will always hold a special place. Basic in terms of structure and functionality, these quintessential tiny homes embody the simplicity and...
Airbus Unveils Its Newest Flying Lab for Twin-Engine Chopper Innovations
26 Sep 2023, 05:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The iconic H145 could become up to 30% more fuel efficient through a range of innovations, including hybrid propulsion. Airbus kicked off a testing campaign for these game-changing technologies aboard the new PioneerLab. PioneerLab is the newest...