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Otilia Drăgan

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Otilia believes that if it’s eco, green, or groundbreaking, people should know about it.

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.
The UK Is Gearing Up for Its First Vertiport Testbed Before the End of this Year
The UK Is Gearing Up for Its First Vertiport Testbed Before the End of this Year

7 Mar 2024, 09:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With major eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) makers close to the finish line in terms of aircraft certification, it's time for the industry to focus heavily on setting up the infrastructure and overall ecosystem for upcoming electr...

 
This Tiny Tasmanian Sanctuary Was Designed for the Ultimate Glamping Experience
This Tiny Tasmanian Sanctuary Was Designed for the Ultimate Glamping Experience

7 Mar 2024, 08:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Glamping is the response to an increasing need to redefine luxury as a deeper connection with the outdoors instead of simply enjoying comfort and lavish amenities in a sterile environment. People want to escape the urban jungle and explore some of ...

 
Full-Custom Tiny With a Beachy Vibe Makes Fancier Traditional Homes Blush
Full-Custom Tiny With a Beachy Vibe Makes Fancier Traditional Homes Blush

7 Mar 2024, 07:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Coastal interior design and tiny homes go hand in hand – combined, they become a perfect expression of what tiny living is ultimately about, which is total freedom and harmony with nature. The beautifully-named Foggy Morning is more than just...

 
This Customizable 20-Foot Home May Be Tiny, but It's Also Full of Personality
This Customizable 20-Foot Home May Be Tiny, but It's Also Full of Personality

6 Mar 2024, 13:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Bohemian charm will never go out of style, especially when it comes to smaller spaces where every tiny detail makes a big difference. Tiny living and bohemian styling go hand in hand, and the lovely Tulsi tiny house is yet another great example of ...

 
Ampaire Takes Electric Aviation to the Next Level
Ampaire Takes Electric Aviation to the Next Level

6 Mar 2024, 13:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A fresh acquisition in the electric aviation market is bound to speed up and greatly improve the tremendous potential of alternative propulsion systems. A young company that has already secured several industry-firsts in the sector of hybrid-electr...

 
German Air Taxi Maker Volocopter Ready to Kick Off Pilot Training
German Air Taxi Maker Volocopter Ready to Kick Off Pilot Training

5 Mar 2024, 09:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Volocopter officially became the first eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) maker to secure an ATO (Approved Training Organization) certificate from the German Federal Aviation Office (Luftfahrtbundesamt). The general public mostly sees...

 
A Game-Changing Vessel Is Carrying Airbus Aircraft Parts From France to America
A Game-Changing Vessel Is Carrying Airbus Aircraft Parts From France to America

5 Mar 2024, 08:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Ville de Bordeaux is a 20-year-old ship, but it's officially a game-changer in its industry thanks to a revolutionary wind-power propulsion system. The old vessel fitted with brand-new eSails has successfully left France and is on its way ...

 
Modern Three-Bedroom Tiny Proves That Beauty Is in the Details
Modern Three-Bedroom Tiny Proves That Beauty Is in the Details

5 Mar 2024, 07:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Casarella Tiny is a brand that doesn't just merge two worlds (traditional housing and modern tiny living) but also unites two worlds, as it lives with one foot in Argentina and the other in the US. A sneak peek into its largest, most expensive...

 
Luxury 31-foot Tiny Flaunts a Unique Kitchen and a Dreamy Ground-Level Bedroom
Luxury 31-foot Tiny Flaunts a Unique Kitchen and a Dreamy Ground-Level Bedroom

5 Mar 2024, 06:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Is it really possible to enjoy the comfort of a mansion even in a much more compact package? One of the latest creations from the popular Australian brand Alphaline reveals one of the most stunning contemporary interiors you could think of and even...

 
Three Big Names Join Forces to Launch Air Taxi Operations in Spain
Three Big Names Join Forces to Launch Air Taxi Operations in Spain

4 Mar 2024, 10:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertiport operator UrbanV and eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) maker Volocoper have expanded their partnership to help launch UAM (Urban Air Mobility) operations in Spain, together with one of the biggest airport management companies. ...

 
ZeroAvia Goes One Step Further in the UK’s Hydrogen Challenge
ZeroAvia Goes One Step Further in the UK’s Hydrogen Challenge

4 Mar 2024, 09:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has selected three companies that will contribute in a particular way to advancing hydrogen readiness in the UK as part of the government-funded Hydrogen Challenge. The Hydrogen Challenge was launched in Nov...

 
Tiny Brisa Proves That Perfect Comfort and Style Can Be Affordable
Tiny Brisa Proves That Perfect Comfort and Style Can Be Affordable

4 Mar 2024, 08:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Step inside a lovely tiny home that looks and feels much more expensive than it is. In addition to the generous interior volume and fresh, contemporary style, the Tiny Brisa also boasts the guaranteed craftsmanship quality of an established builder...

 
The Gorgeous Frangipani Is Much More Than a Modern Tiny House
The Gorgeous Frangipani Is Much More Than a Modern Tiny House

4 Mar 2024, 07:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you thought that there was no such thing as the perfect tiny house, this freshly launched Aussie model might make you change your mind. As exotic and vibrant as its name, the Frangipani is a special house on wheels, not just in terms of design a...

 
Get Ready for a New Kind of Hydrogen-Powered VIP Jet
Get Ready for a New Kind of Hydrogen-Powered VIP Jet

29 Feb 2024, 11:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As if the SkyBus and SkyTruck weren’t impressive enough, a VIP version of the high-capacity hybrid aircraft designed by Lyte Aviation is also in the works, gearing up to hit the American market in a few years. There’s an incredible v...

 
Swiss-made Uncrewed eVTOLs to Laser Scan the Alps
Swiss-made Uncrewed eVTOLs to Laser Scan the Alps

29 Feb 2024, 10:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A large-scale project in the Swiss Alps aims to confirm that large, fully autonomous drones could revolutionize snow- and mountain hazard research. Research related to alpine environmental hazards and energy production relies heavily on high-res...

 
One of the Most Innovative eVTOL Propulsion Technologies Gets a $21 Million Boost
One of the Most Innovative eVTOL Propulsion Technologies Gets a $21 Million Boost

29 Feb 2024, 09:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The CruiseUp air car boasts one of the most futuristic looks in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) world, but it's much more than that. Behind this intriguing appearance lies the power and potential of a game-changing propulsion...

 
Classic Tiny Shows Off a Fresh Take on the Popular Beach House Style
Classic Tiny Shows Off a Fresh Take on the Popular Beach House Style

29 Feb 2024, 08:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you love summertime fun, you're probably already dreaming about carefree days at the beach. Summer is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to check out tiny homes with a beachy style. This fabulous model with an in...

 
This Luminous Three-Bedroom Tiny Is a Cozy and Stylish Cocoon on Wheels
This Luminous Three-Bedroom Tiny Is a Cozy and Stylish Cocoon on Wheels

29 Feb 2024, 06:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Add a lovely, unique ground-floor bedroom to an already spacious dual-loft configuration, and you get one of the coziest, most inviting homes on wheels. A balanced mix of privacy and openness, the bohemian-chic Casita is just as friendly and relaxi...

 
Airbus Ready to Kick Off the CityAirbus NextGen’s Flight Test Campaign
Airbus Ready to Kick Off the CityAirbus NextGen’s Flight Test Campaign

28 Feb 2024, 09:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Did you forget about the CityAirbus NextGen? Although the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) designed by aviation giant Airbus hasn't been in the spotlight lately, the company is working hard behind the scenes to bring this high-tec...

 
Prosperity Air Taxi Conducts Trailblazing Public Flight on a Cross-Sea Route in China
Prosperity Air Taxi Conducts Trailblazing Public Flight on a Cross-Sea Route in China

28 Feb 2024, 08:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / AutoFlight marks another massive milestone for its flagship eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) with what is claimed to be the world's first public flight of an electric air taxi carried out both inter-city and on a cross-sea route. ...

 

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