UN aviation emissions body decried for hiring industry lobbyist

Campaigners criticise appointment of Michael Gill as ICAO's director of legal affairs and external relations

Environmental groups have criticised the UN body tasked with cutting global aircraft emissions for hiring a former senior airline industry lobbyist to a senior role.

Campaigners say the recruitment of Michael Gill to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reflects its flaws and bias toward the industry.