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.
The Largest Aircraft to Land at London City Is Embraer’s Next-Gen Jet, Powered by SAF
25 Jul 2022, 02:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not that long ago, Embraer was unveiling the E195-E2, its next-generation airliner boasting a TechLion livery in black and gold. After participating at the Farnborough Airshow, the aircraft made its debut landing at the famous London City Airport (...
Google Billionaire’s Incredibly Luxurious Explorer Is a Former Soviet Icebreaker
25 Jul 2022, 01:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The ability to visit places such as the Norwegian fjords, Greenland, and Antarctica, on board a spectacular superyacht that’s more like a floating resort is one of the greatest contemporary luxuries. This jaw-dropping vessel is considered one...
French Hybrid-Electric Aircraft to Be Powered by Safran’s Smart Electric Motor
22 Jul 2022, 05:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / VoltAero, an aviation startup in France, was founded by Jean Botti, a specialist who had previously worked with Airbus and General Motors. The company’s flagship model is a modular aircraft concept that can go from pure electric propulsion to...
U.S. Authorities Seized What Could Be a Multimillion-Dollar Rare Masterpiece from Amadea
22 Jul 2022, 04:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / By now, Amadea has become the most famous superyacht owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch. Not only was it seized by the U.S. authorities after a lengthy legal battle, following an epic journey of the 348-footer (106 meters) from Mexico to Fiji, ...
Circular Explorer Is a Solar-Powered Floating Science Lab That Also Cleans the Ocean
22 Jul 2022, 03:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Numerous green alternatives have emerged in the maritime industry, from modern sailing technology and the extensive use of solar power to green fuels and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. But what if, on top of being powered by clean energy, some...
Game-Changing Rail Car Acts as a Mobile, Self-Powered System for Carbon Capture
22 Jul 2022, 03:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although direct air carbon capture (DAC) is increasingly seen as one of the most important steps for a green future, stationary DAC facilities come with certain downsides. This innovative solution coming from a U.S. startup imagines a mobile altern...
New Maritime Patrol Cessna Citation Longitude Is Ready for Special Mission Operations
22 Jul 2022, 02:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Textron Aviation’s Citation Longitude super-midsize jet became popular for its transatlantic range and high comfort levels, compared with the lowest direct operating costs in its category. The Special Missions version promises to be just as r...
Swedish Industrialist’s Former Vintage Yacht Is Still One of the Fastest in the World
22 Jul 2022, 01:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It may not boast a jacuzzi and a lavish master’s suite like contemporary superyachts, but very few other pleasure crafts offer this unique blend of history and speed. A collector’s item, this Swedish beauty will still make all heads tur...
Aviation Tycoon Invested Millions to Turn This Vintage Beauty Into a Modern Luxury Yacht
21 Jul 2022, 04:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Building a brand-new yacht that’s made-to-measure could be the “easy” way of enjoying the perfect pleasure craft. But it’s not the only way. For example, it could be much more rewarding to take a vintage vessel and transform...
Large Offshore Wind Farm Project in the U.S. Uncovers Several Unexploded Munitions
21 Jul 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Progress toward the large-scale use of clean energy and towards sustainability also includes maximizing the potential of renewable energy sources. In the U.S., a big step in that direction was achieved last year, when several large offshore wind fa...
RAF Gearing up for the Large-Scale Manufacturing of Its Eco-Friendly Fuel
21 Jul 2022, 02:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many innovations and bold plans for a green future have been showcased at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. One of them is the Royal Air Force (RAF)’s announcement that it’s closer to certifying and ramping up the pro...
GE and NASA Run World’s First Test of a High-Power Hybrid Propulsion System at 45,000 Ft.
21 Jul 2022, 02:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / By the next decade, NASA wants to introduce electrified aircraft propulsion (EAP) to commercial flights. As part of its Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project, NASA and GE Aerospace are making history, having successfully tested...
Modern Tiny Lake House Blends Water Fun With Sophisticated Comfort
21 Jul 2022, 01:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s a way to enjoy both the benefits of a secluded retreat in nature as well as plenty of adrenaline-pumping water fun, and that is by finding the perfect spot on a lake. A man with a vision turned a seemingly uninteresting brick house in...
Tech Dutch Millionaire Parting With His Spectacular Custom Superyacht for $32 Million
20 Jul 2022, 04:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Seven years ago, Feadship was delivering a stunning made-to-measure pleasure craft to one lucky owner on Valentine’s Day. It’s unknown whether that was a romantic gift for the owner from someone else or simply a gift to himself, but it ...
Authorities Investigating the Passenger Aircraft That Ended up With Its Wheels in the Air
20 Jul 2022, 03:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While many people are enjoying the summer weather on their vacations, the weather seems to be wreaking havoc on both military and commercial aircraft. After a $50 million F/A-18 Super Hornet recently got blown off a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier appar...
USAF Successfully Flies Its High-Speed Stealthy Drones, the Skyborg Valkyrie
20 Jul 2022, 02:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The future of military operations can no longer be envisioned without unmanned aerial systems flying side by side with next-generation fighter jets in joint operations. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) just took one step further for the Skyborg program by...
Dutch Navy Vessel’s Crew Intercepts Illegal Speedboat Just Hours After Completing Training
20 Jul 2022, 01:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Imagine completing your training on a military vessel and having to jump into action just a few hours later. That’s what the fresh crew of a Dutch navy OPV (ocean-going patrol vessel) recently accomplished in the Caribbean Sea. Intercepting a...
Couple Turns Abandoned Airstream Into an Incredibly Stylish Home With an Ingenious Layout
20 Jul 2022, 00:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Thanks to the wonder of the Internet, you’ve probably peeked inside many RV renovations, and quite a few Airstream trailers turned into homes. But once you take a look at Mavis 2.0, chances are you’ll never forget it. In fact, you might...
Pratt & Whitney Kicks Off Certification Testing for Its Next-Generation Engine
19 Jul 2022, 05:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After a pioneering test on 100% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) carried out earlier this year, Pratt & Whitney’s most advanced engine is now inching closer to full certification. Airbus A320neo has been one of the three aircraft famili...
Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Gears up for Inaugural Flight, Powered by Swedish Fuel Cells
19 Jul 2022, 04:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / ZeroAvia is just days away from the first test flight of its ZA600 powertrain, a 600 kW hydrogen-electric solution for clean regional aviation. The Swedish fuel cell stack manufacturer PowerCell Sweden AB is an important partner for this inaugural ...