UPS Jumbo Jets Filled with iPhone 16s En Route to America

The iPhone 16 is scheduled to be available in Apple stores by this Friday. FlightAware, a flight tracking website, is currently monitoring a group of UPS air freighters, each packed with the new iPhones. These flights are part of a swift delivery strategy from China to US distribution centers to accommodate the rush of preorders. However, Apple's choice to use fuel-consuming jumbo jets instead of more environmentally friendly container ships has raised concerns about its dedication to sustainability.

Tracking Your iPhone Shipment

FlightAware has provided instructions on its website for those who wish to track their iPhone or Apple Watch shipments. Once Apple provides a UPS tracking number, customers can use this number to identify the flight carrying their device. The "departure scan" in the UPS tracking should correspond with the departure time of a flight listed on the site.

Flight Path of the iPhone Shipment

The live tracking map on FlightAware reveals a group of UPS jets, filled with iPhones, departing from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, previously known as Shenzhen Huangtian Airport, situated in the city of Shenzhen in South Central China's Guangdong province, and Hong Kong International Airport. The final stops for these flights are Anchorage International Airport in Alaska and Louisville International Airport in Kentucky.

Concerns Over the Safety of the Shipment

In the wake of recent incidents involving exploding pagers, questions have been raised about the safety of these shipments.

Reports Indicate Weak Demand for Higher-End iPhone Models

Two reports published this week suggest a lack of demand for the more expensive iPhone models.

Bottom Line

While the rapid delivery of the new iPhone 16s to meet the surge of preorders is impressive, it also raises questions about sustainability and safety. What are your thoughts on this matter? Feel free to share this article with your friends. Don't forget, you can sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.