• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Peter Cerdá

IATA

Regional Vice President in the Americas

Peter Cerdá is the Regional Vice President in the Americas for the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association who’s almost 300-member airlines transport more than 83% of total air traffic. Mr. Cerdá leads the regional organization, which advocates the industry’s priorities with government authorities, airports and suppliers to make air transport safer, secure, reliable, and the network that drives nearly $ 958 billion in GDP that generates 12.8 million jobs in the Region. He is member of the Strategic Leadership Team of IATA, which sets the strategic direction for IATA. Mr.  Cerdá is also IATA’s major shareholder for Cargo Network Services (CNS) and the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN). Mr. Cerdá possesses a wealth of industry experience acquired over 27 years in aviation. He has worked in various functions for IATA most recently he served as Regional Director for Safety, Operations and Infrastructure for the Americas and Atlantic until 2013. Prior to joining IATA in 1996, Mr. Cerdá started his aviation career with Iberia. Mr. Cerdá received his Master’s Degree in Aeronautics and Aviation Management from Embry Riddle University and a Bachelor of Business Administration at Florida International University.

Sessions With Peter Cerdá

Tuesday, 10 March

  • 09:30am - 10:20am (CST) / -

    How Will Aviation Be Decarbonized?
    Downstream, Midstream & Chemicals Mobility/Transportation

    Simultaneously meeting growing demand for air transportation while drastically reducing GHG emissions has created a significant challenge for the aviation industry, with no obvious solutions. To what extent will societal change, technological advancement, and increased operational efficiency offset air transportation’s growth? Will regulation become technology-forcing? Which fuels will be the most cost and carbon competitive?