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.
Classic American Yacht Sells for $9.9 Million, Still a Head-Turner
6 Feb 2023, 01:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As many luxury yacht owners have shared before, a multimillion-dollar pleasure craft is oftentimes a business-related choice, rather than a personal one. Yachts can become a great investment if they’re successful enough as charter options. Th...
Meet Moya eVTOL, the First Autonomous Cargo Drone Built in the Southern Hemisphere
3 Feb 2023, 06:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Cargo drones have come a long way in places like the U.S. or certain European countries, but they’re still at the beginning in other parts of the world. On the one hand, that’s where the benefits of these air vehicles are greatly needed...
The Award-Winning CLX96 Is Coming to the Miami International Boat Show
3 Feb 2023, 06:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After the highly-anticipated boot Düsseldorf event that took place in Germany last month, after a long hiatus, another major industry event is gearing up to dazzle visitors with the latest yacht models and boating technology – the Miami ...
World’s Largest Sailing Ship Is Turning Cruising Into a High-Glam Experience
3 Feb 2023, 05:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While some of us might be dealing with the winter blues and day-to-day tasks, the lucky folks who are currently embarked on Club Med 2 are having the time of their lives in the Caribbean. What makes this particular cruise journey so special is that...
The Infamous “Flying Bum” Finally Gets an Official Production Line
3 Feb 2023, 03:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Good news for all the fans of Airlander 10, affectionately dubbed “The Flying Bum” for its unique shape and size – after years of development, things are finally moving towards series production. Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has big ...
Personal Electric Aircraft Are Also Revolutionizing Yachting
3 Feb 2023, 03:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The classic helipad is one of the quintessential features of superyachts – the ultra-rich owners of these luxury toys and their guests would land and take off from the yacht smoothly, aboard premium, custom helicopters. But things are changin...
This “Invisible” Superyacht Could Be the Epitome of Green Luxury
3 Feb 2023, 02:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve seen solar-powered boats, hydrogen-fueled vessels, and yacht concepts boasting lush gardens onboard. What if all of these technologies were merged into a single amazing superyacht that would also premiere 3D printing for this high-end s...
The New Allura Cruise Ship Redefines Intimate Luxury at Sea
2 Feb 2023, 05:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The cruising sector has become incredibly diverse these days. Mammoth vessels fitted with the latest entertainment amenities, “green” ships that run on LNG, classic-style sailing ships, or small vessels for a more intimate experience &n...
You Only Need a Private Pilot License to Fly This $180K Personal Electric Aircraft
2 Feb 2023, 04:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / By the end of next year, you could already be flying your very own aircraft that’s neither a private jet nor a helicopter. That is, if you’re a private pilot, because an existing fixed-wing airplane pilot’s license is also suitabl...
An Eight-Landing Pad Vertiport Will Open in Pennsylvania This Year
2 Feb 2023, 04:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you thought that the idea of taking an air taxi and flying above the road traffic without a care in the world still sounded impossible, we’ve got good news. A dedicated site for eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, wher...
GKN Aerospace Joins Forces With Lilium for Trailblazing eVTOL Jet
2 Feb 2023, 03:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As German manufacturer Lilium gets closer to the certification of what it claims to be the world’s first jet eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) it has entered an agreement with the well-known GKN Aerospace for equipping the future...
The Incredible Nilaya Will Be Ten Percent Lighter Thanks to Spacecraft Technology
2 Feb 2023, 02:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Known all over the world for building some of the most impressive sailing superyachts in operation today, Royal Huisman is set to reveal another epic vessel. Both a world cruiser and performance superyacht, the Nilaya is a fine example of what the ...
This Family-Friendly Yacht’s New Owner Had Being Eyeing It for Five Years
2 Feb 2023, 01:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everyone can agree that having an all-new, custom luxury toy delivered to them is one of the most exciting experiences for a yacht owner. The bad part is that it can take more than two years to get to that point, after the initial purchase. For tho...
Shell to Supply a South Korea Airline With Sustainable Fuel Over Five Years
1 Feb 2023, 06:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The use of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) is becoming mandatory, yet availability continues to be a major issue. Several of the largest airlines in the world have already started making deals with SAF producers or suppliers to secure enough fuel f...
Computer Code Could Be the Answer for a New Generation of Green Aircraft
1 Feb 2023, 05:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Whether it’s SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) or green hydrogen, the alternatives to conventional jet fuel are still not easily available and affordable, and the future isn’t looking any brighter either. Switching to clean energy alterna...
The Royal Navy Is Turning This $49M Vessel Into a Drone-Launching Minehunter
1 Feb 2023, 04:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UK Royal Navy is busy converting commercial vessels into military ships, in addition to building new frigates and other types of vessels for its fleet. Last week, it kicked off the conversion process of an offshore support vessel into a subsea ...
UAE Yacht Brand Reveals a Spectacular Luxury Toy
1 Feb 2023, 04:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Things seem to be going well in the luxury yacht industry, with so many gorgeous new models that it’s hard to keep up with all the launches. One of the builders that are lesser known than the top global brands, but promising to rise quickly t...
A Second Gorgeous Riva 130’ Bellissima Is Getting Ready to Hit the Water
1 Feb 2023, 03:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are a couple of yachting brands that reflect the best of Italian craftsmanship and luxurious style, and Riva is one of them. Following the huge popularity of its iconic models, Riva seems to have a great deal of success with its fleet flagshi...
Groundbreaking Oceanbird Sailing System to Be Installed on a Cargo Vessel
1 Feb 2023, 02:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the ways to reduce CO2 emissions related to shipping is by harnessing the power of wind. Not in the traditional way, but with help from the latest technology, for increased performance. This is how several innovative sailing concepts were de...
Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 Choppers Are Operated by an All-Female Crew
31 Jan 2023, 06:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Three passionate pilots came together to operate a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopter without knowing that they would become the first all-female crew on the NH90 in the country. Although small, this No. 3 Squadron crew is now a re...