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Amex MR points can transfer to Aeroplan, which also offers one-way redemptions on Star Alliance carriers. But on an Aeroplan redemption, only the following carriers are surcharge-free:
Air China
Brussels
EVA Air
Egypt Air
Ethiopian
Scandanavian
Singapore
Swiss
Turkish
United
Ok so the only option is to transfer to Aeroplan and then book using UA.
Book one, one-way on no-surcharge Aeroplan partners with Aeroplan, and book another one-way on the same flight with UA miles. (UA miles can be redeemed on Star Alliance carriers just as Aeroplan miles can.) You just need to check which of Aeroplan's no-surcharge partners fly to your intended destination, and hope that you can find two award seats on them.
You'll need about 35K more AA miles for two one-ways in J between North America and AA's Middle East/India zone.