Dany Blais
Dany Blais is the Turbomachinery Module Senior Director of Pratt & Whitney Canada at RTX Corporation, where he leads the design & analysis of compressors, combustors, turbines and gearboxes for all P&WC engines. With nearly 30 years of engineering experience at P&WC, Dany has built a career leading high-performing teams, driving technical excellence and innovation.
He also sponsors a successful Engineering graduate rotation program launched in 2022, an initiative that provides early-career engineers with diverse experience in multiple disciplines. They are handpicked from the best candidates of Canadian universities. Under his leadership, the program has helped to build a strong pipeline of engineering talent.
Dany holds an MBA from HEC Montréal and a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree from Université de Sherbrooke, Québec. He is a member of Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec.
Day 2: Thursday, September 10th | 09:45 – 10:30
Room: Opus
Title: A Motorist’s Perspective on Fuel Efficient Aviation Innovations
Speaker:
Dany Blais (Pratt & Whitney, Canada)
Abstract:
Offering a motorist’s perspective on green aviation innovations, this presentation will delve into paths to technology development and collaboration. Advances in lightweight materials, sustainable aviation fuels, electrification, hydrogen technologies, and smarter processes are reshaping engine development. Success depends on strong collaboration across industry, governments, and academia to accelerate innovation while meeting environmental goals and maintaining global competitiveness.
Dany Blais
Senior Director, Turbomachinery Module,
Pratt & Whitney, Canada
