India, Sept. 17 -- Apple's iPhone factories in India are operating round the clock to manufacture and ship the latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models ahead of their global sales launch on Friday.

A report in The Economic Times said that several chartered flights, primarily departing from Chennai, have already left the country carrying the devices.

"Apple had flown large quantities of iPhones on charters over the last week ahead of the global launch. More flights may be planned for taking iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, mostly to the US," a person familiar with the flight details said, according to the report.

Apple is increasing manufacturing capabilities for the two premium models as it prepares to supply markets in the US and else...