DHL Supply Chain will manage stores, local transport movements and associated supply chain planning at the Etihad Airways Engineering hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Jeff Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways Engineering, said: "We see this agreement as a win-win opportunity not just for Etihad Airways Engineering and DHL Supply Chain, but also for our customers around the world who will be served more efficiently and cost effectively as an outcome of the partnership." David Christmas, CEO DHL Supply Chain Middle East, Russia & Turkey, said: "This is a significant business win for DHL in the United Arab Emirates. We have a long-standing relationship with Etihad Airways Engineering, which will continue to maintain our aircraft. Our new partnership will build on and broaden this relationship, synergizing the unique strengths of each partner to maximize efficiency and profitability. "The supply chain performance and solution has a major impact on the effectiveness of the MRO function.