Avianca

Severe Turbulence on J.F.K.-Bound Avianca Flight Injures 9, Exposes Ongoing Aviation Risk

A J.F.K.-bound Avianca flight was forced to divert to Miami after encountering severe turbulence that injured at least nine passengers and crew, according to local reports. The incident underscores how sudden in-flight weather events continue to pose operational and safety risks for airlines, even as carriers and regulators invest heavily in forecasting and route planning.