Emirates Airline is a "frustrated entity" because of a lack of planes, the carrier's president said on Wednesday, adding that it would now have an 85-strong fleet of Boeing 777-9X jets if the planemaker had been able to deliver them on time.

Emirates President Tim Clark said he’s keeping a close eye on Boeing Co. after the US company consistently missed delivery targets with its aircraft, suggesting one of the manufacturer’s biggest customers is running out of patience.

After months of feverish anticipation, the wait is finally over after Emirates officially unveiled its brand new (and first ever) Airbus A350.

Emirates said that following the initial batch of Airbus A350-900, it will be taking deliveries of ultra-long-range (ULR) variants of the aircraft.

Emirates has introduced its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft at an event showcase in Dubai. The event, led by Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark and attended by UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri,