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.
Electra Gets Almost $2M From the US Army for Wind Tunnel Tests
19 Apr 2024, 10:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) developed by Electra could become a game-changer for military logistics. The US Army confirmed its potential by awarding the Northern Virginia-based company the funds that will accelerate its flight te...
Decade-Old American Yacht Has What It Takes to Fetch More Than $17 Million
19 Apr 2024, 09:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Older luxury yachts can sometimes be harder to sell when there are so many stunning new models available and flashing all the latest innovations. Still, they also offer undeniable advantages in terms of proven cruising abilities and a high-quality ...
An Elevated Lounge Makes This Compact Tiny Home Both Cozy and Modern
19 Apr 2024, 07:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget rustic cabins – this compact, easily transportable tiny house proves that size limitations can't get in the way of ingenious design and modern styling. The result is a fresh-looking split-level home that offers homely comfort with...
Classic Tiny House Reveals a Three-Bedroom Layout With a Beautiful Dining Nook
18 Apr 2024, 13:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Newport is no youngster, but it fully deserves a spot in a hypothetical tiny house hall of fame. Balanced, elegant, and understated, its layout reflects the impressive versatility of modern tiny house design. The Newport is still one of the ...
This 35-foot Solar-Powered Tiny House Feels Anything but Tiny
18 Apr 2024, 11:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you spot a gorgeous, single-level house on wheels with extra-large glass doors and solar panels on the rooftop, chances are it's made in New Zealand. Just like Aussies, folks in NZ have a predilection for indoor/outdoor spaces where the for...
Beta’s Charge Cube for Electric Aircraft Officially Certified
18 Apr 2024, 07:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Beta Technologies' most recent product in its electric charging range is now officially the only charger designed specifically for electric aircraft that's also UL-certified. Beta Technologies is widely known as the developer of the Al...
Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Charter Company to Operate 50 Electric Air Taxis
18 Apr 2024, 06:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Eve Air Mobility's latest customer is one of the most important names in Japan's public aviation, and it sets another milestone on this Brazilian company's journey to conquer the Asia-Pacific region. Eve is one of the very few eVT...
Czech Hybrid-Electric VTOL Maker Launches a Large-Scale Testbed
18 Apr 2024, 05:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Zuri is a name worth remembering in the European AAM (Advance Air Mobility) landscape. This Czech startup is developing a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) that promises increased performance due to hybrid-electric propulsion; combined with a gen...
British Billionaire Has Iconic Vintage Yacht Refitted for $13M, Sells It for Only $8M
17 Apr 2024, 12:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Someone became the new lucky owner of the majestic 55-meter (180 feet) Lady A, and we mean that literally because it looks like a bargain. Not only is this one of the most iconic vessels launched at the beginning of the superyacht era and one of th...
The Elegant and Spacious Carolina Coast Tiny Is a Vision in White
17 Apr 2024, 10:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny living enthusiasts with a nostalgic affection for traditional-style family homes would most likely fall in love with this stunning tiny home that exudes classic elegance and understated luxury through every pore. Carolina Coast is the name ...
A Quirky Enclosed Kitchen Makes This Single-Level Tiny Home Extra Special
17 Apr 2024, 09:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even the tiniest homes on wheels are never boring when it comes to design – there's always room for out-of-the-box ideas and unusual solutions that work, no matter the restrictions. This beautiful Kiwi tiny house uses two slide-out secti...
This Autonomous eVTOL Designed in Brazil Wants to Make Air Logistics Better
16 Apr 2024, 12:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Moya isn't as famous as other autonomous eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing) designed for the cargo industry, but it's ambitious enough to get to the top. The aircraft is currently halfway through the final testing campaign and...
Air New Zealand Makes Historic Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase
16 Apr 2024, 11:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is unanimously considered the fastest, most efficient way to reduce aviation-related emissions while old fleets continue to operate. Still, the absence of large-scale productivity makes it a scarce resource, which is...
This Sophisticated Architectural Gem Becomes Even More Spectacular at Night
16 Apr 2024, 07:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even the most impressive modern rustic tiny homes will seem modest when compared to the jaw-dropping Orchid by New Frontier Design. That's what happens when architectural design and unleashed creativity meet tiny living. With designs like the ...
The Mapua Tiny Combines RV-Style Functionality With Homely Comfort
16 Apr 2024, 05:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Downsizing and outdoor adventures are a match made in heaven. Thanks to tiny homes, there's no need to choose between the comfort of your own home and the freedom of a recreational vehicle. With a home on wheels like the ultra-functional Mapua...
Swedish Vertiport Company Partners With One of the First Spanish eVTOL Makers
15 Apr 2024, 08:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The world of emission-free air mobility is taking shape in front of our eyes. New aircraft designs, new infrastructure concepts, and a new legal framework are all part of this trailblazing process. Crisalion and Kookiejar are some of the youngest n...
The American Hybrid-Electric Electra Aircraft Soon to Start Flying in Australia
15 Apr 2024, 07:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you've been following the top AAM (Advanced Air Mobility)-related developments in the US and worldwide, you're most likely familiar with the American eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) maker Electra and the Australian infrastru...
This 500-Square Feet Tiny Home Is Meant to Be Supremely Comfortable
15 Apr 2024, 06:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Meet Ahipara, the beautiful tiny house that manages to squeeze remarkable accommodation capabilities into a compact frame that's still easy to transport and maintain. If sustainability and an elegant interior design are equally important to yo...
The Golden Bay Is Packed With Smart Features, Sports a Built-in Compact Deck
15 Apr 2024, 05:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Modern technology and the latest design trends can turn tiny living into a flawless alternative to urban housing. Connecting with nature and downsizing no longer have to be limited to rustic options. Sitting between futuristic tiny homes with cool ...
Electron 5 Is Taking Regional Aviation by Storm With a 466-Mile Electric Range
12 Apr 2024, 11:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new all-electric aircraft is getting ready to conquer the world with a mix of top performance and luxurious comfort. It comes from the Netherlands. It's named Electron 5, and it has already grabbed the attention of two innovative aviation op...