Operations and Project Management a Focus on Etihad AirwaysExecutive SummaryConcrete operation management practices are now the difference between the best-performing and average firms. Etihad Airways has established itself as a core airline business through operation management practices. This report evaluates the operational strategies of Etihad Airlines in the context of supply chain management and inventory management. The paper will also examine the business's supply chain and inventory management challenges. Lastly, the report will prepare a project management plan to address the problem. The project schedule will be instrumental in dealing with the operation management issues.Company ProfileEtihad Airways is one of the most significant industry players in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Qatar Airways is rivaled in the domestic market and Sky Team Airways, British Airways, and Star Alliance in the global market. The business has its headquarters in Abu Dhabi and began operations in 2003. According to Hazime (2011), the firm has enjoyed remarkable success because of its differentiation approach. Boeing and Airbus planes have enabled the business to manage flights across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Americas. The