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.
Amazing Asymmetric Superyacht Is the Only One of Its Kind, Can “Walk” Sideways Too
24 Dec 2022, 21:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A lot of flashy superyachts are taking center stage these days, either because they’re allegedly owned by controversial celebrities or because they’re linked to Russian oligarchs who have been sanctioned earlier this year, following the...
A New Mexico Regional Airline Will Operate Textron’s Cessna SkyCourier and Grand Caravan
23 Dec 2022, 06:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although this year turned out to be much more challenging than expected, most industries did catch a break as the negative effects of the pandemic gradually diminished. Commercial aviation has seen the rise of several new airlines in different part...
The Italian Pardo GT52 Might Just Be the Most Luxurious Cruiser to Hit the Water
23 Dec 2022, 05:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No matter how popular superyachts have become over the past years, smaller yachts meant for shorter trips aren’t going anywhere. Sometimes, it’s not about how far you can get, but about having the greatest time on a simple weekend trip....
Leonardo’s Fierce Falco Xplorer Breaks the Norm With Top-Notch Features
23 Dec 2022, 04:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Today’s combat scenarios display a high level of complexity and involve threats that are highly variable. In response to this evolution, military assets must also become increasingly flexible. UAVs (unmanned air vehicles) have already establi...
Japan’s First LNG Ferry Gets Its Fuel From Four Trucks at the Same Time
23 Dec 2022, 03:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Cruise ships and passenger ferries are some of the maritime means of transportation that have made serious steps in reducing harmful emissions. Some switched to hybrid-electric propulsions, others are betting on alternative fuels, such as LNG (Liqu...
This Gorgeous Italian Yacht Was Meant to Fit Its Owner Like a Perfectly Tailored Suit
23 Dec 2022, 02:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even the self-proclaimed luxury yacht haters can’t deny the inspirational beauty of these floating works of art. Dutch and Italian brands “compete” for the title of world’s best superyacht builders, but there’s somethi...
It’s Official: Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Will Conduct UK’s Historic Space Launch
23 Dec 2022, 01:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This doesn’t come as a surprise, but the fact that it’s official makes it even more solemn – British billionaire Sir Richard Branson and his aerospace company Virgin Orbit are going down in history as the pioneers of the UK’...
RAF Debuts an Advanced Training Service for Fighter Pilots, a First in the UK
22 Dec 2022, 07:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many folks believe that you should choose your friends carefully, because they end up defining who you are. In the case of fighter jets, they need to also apply that to mock enemies – only the fiercest ones will help them sharpen their combat...
HMS Medway Is the Perfect Combination of a Superhero and a Cop at Sea
22 Dec 2022, 05:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve said it before – aircraft carriers get almost all the attention and praise, even though there are many other seriously-skilled types of military vessels operating behind the scenes. Royal Navy’s HMS Medway is one of them. ...
Former Airbus and Google Experts Are Making Vertiports Better
22 Dec 2022, 04:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Catching an electric flying taxi in the morning and feeling good about saving the planet sounds like a dream, but could become a nightmare if proper operational management isn’t implemented. If the plan is to have hundreds of air taxis and ca...
German Airline’s Fresh Airbus A330neo Shows What Green Luxury Is All About
22 Dec 2022, 03:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not a fancy trend, but a must – both commercial aviation and maritime transportation operators are introducing more sustainable solutions. International regulations in both sectors are set to become increasingly harsher in the futu...
Commercial Ships Break the Norm With Groundbreaking Sailing Concept
22 Dec 2022, 02:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / On the road towards the elusive net-zero Holy Grail, maritime transportation seems to have an ace up its sleeve, despite being considered one of the hardest mobility sectors to decarbonize. That’s the power of wind. Described by some professi...
Another Electric High-Performance Speedboat Is Getting Ready to Make Waves
22 Dec 2022, 01:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / By now, you’re probably unimpressed each time you hear about another “Tesla of boats,” but hopefully you haven’t lost your enthusiasm about the phenomenon itself. The thing is, zero-emission versions of high-performance spee...
The Beechcraft King Air 360 Just Got Cooler and Greener
21 Dec 2022, 05:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One way to take a legend into the future is to revamp some of its features according to the latest industry trends, without chipping away at its original charm. Textron seems to know how to do that, with the Beechcraft King Air 360 ready for a new,...
New Korean Robot Dog Marvel May Be Small, But It Can Climb Walls and Ceilings
21 Dec 2022, 05:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sky is (almost literally) the limit for this tiny but agile robot dog that is able to not only make its way vertically all the way to the ceiling, but can also tackle more challenging types of surfaces, not just flat ones. Robot dogs are becomin...
Jaunt’s Unique eVTOL Ready to Face Certification Challenges
21 Dec 2022, 04:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you think that designing and developing an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) from scratch is hard, you’d probably be surprised to know that it’s just the beginning of an even harder road ahead. That’s the road to c...
VIDEO: Israeli Personal Electric Aircraft Nails First Forward Flight at Full Capacity
21 Dec 2022, 03:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / AAM (Urban Air Mobility) turned out to be one of the most tempting transportation sectors for young companies –there’s an incredible geographical variety of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) makers right now. If the Swedish...
This Classic American Yacht Blends Distinctive Elegance With Modern Comfort
21 Dec 2022, 02:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Superyachts are not every millionaire’s choice when it comes to water fun. Even with all the shiny, new toys from all over the world available on the market, an older build from a reputable American shipyard can be more appealing as a trusted...
LNG-Fueled Carrier to Be Chartered by a Japanese Giant for $30K Per Day
20 Dec 2022, 06:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It seems impossible even to this day, but 100% green fleets could revolutionize shipping in the future. Maritime transportation is being decarbonized in small, painful steps. It takes a lot of research and it’s not cheap to switch to lower-em...
Beta’s Dragonfly-Like Alia Nails an Outstanding 876-Mile Journey in the U.S.
20 Dec 2022, 05:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We are becoming increasingly anxious to see eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) in the sky, not just displayed at some air mobility event. It’s going to take time, since there’s no vertiport infrastructure in place yet, but ...