Airlines

Emirates and United Expand Codeshare Partnership to Include Flights to and from Mexico

Mexico is the first country outside of the US to be included in Emirates’ codeshare network with United
Emirates expands its Mexican footprint with eight new destinations, in addition to Mexico City
Seamless connectivity, travel itineraries that include both carriers on a single ticket and baggage transfers are among the host of customer benefits

Emirates has announced a significant extension of its codeshare cooperation with United, now including nine Mexican destinations. Customers of Emirates will now have access to eight more locations in Mexico, in addition to Mexico City, which the airline already serves.

The extensive codeshare network between Emirates and United presently encompasses a number of US cities, and Mexico is the first country outside of the United States to join the developing network.

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With the help of the codeshare arrangement, customers can take advantage of flexibility, choice, and seamless connections. As a result, travelers flying on Emirates to one of two US cities—Chicago or Houston—may continue on to fascinating leisure locations in Mexico. The new Mexican locations include Leon/Guanajuato, Leon/Cozumel, Monterrey, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, San Jose Del Cabo, and Queretaro.

Tickets to codeshare destinations in Mexico are available via emirates.com and preferred travel agencies, for travel starting on 14 September.

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The newly expanded network of Mexican destinations now available to Emirates customers is expected to be popular amongst customers from the Middle East, India and South Africa, to name a few. The most frequented destinations for global travelers embarking from points in Mexico include India, Israel, UAE, South Africa and select points in South East Asia.

For travel beginning on September 14, tickets to codeshare locations in Mexico are now available through emirates.com and selected travel suppliers.

It is anticipated that clients from the Middle East, India, and South Africa, to name a few, will be drawn to the recently enlarged network of Mexican destinations now available to Emirates customers. India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and a few locations in Southeast Asia are the most popular destinations for travelers from Mexico.

Airlines

S7 Group Begins Fan Blade Production for Western Engine Models

The privately-owned Russian aerospace giant S7 Group has reportedly commenced production of blades for Western-built aero engines at its subsidiary, the Berdsk Electromechanical Plant (BEMZ), located in Novosibirsk.

This development, reported by the Russian aviation publication ATO.ru, marks a significant step for the company amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.BEMZ has started manufacturing composite fan blades compatible with jet turbine engines, including the CFM International CFM56, which powers popular aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family.

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The technology for restoring blades of gas turbine engines used in Airbus and Boeing aircraft was previously developed by the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and is now being implemented in the production of new aircraft parts at BEMZ.

Currently, BEMZ focuses on producing parts essential for maintaining the airworthiness of civil aircraft. Over the past year and a half, the plant has manufactured approximately 3,500 structural elements and components for replacement on foreign aircraft, which are utilized by airlines such as S7 Airlines, Pobeda, Aurora, and Aeroflot.

The facility is undergoing expansion, with two stages of an investment program totaling 2 billion roubles already completed. These developments are likely geared toward producing blades for the CFM56 engines, which equip more than half of S7’s operational fleet, including 28 Airbus A320-family aircraft and 19 Boeing 737-800s.

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Vasily Yurchenko, CEO of Berdsk Electromechanical Plant, emphasized the shift in focus towards maintaining the airworthiness of the Western-made fleet. The plant has delivered thousands of components to S7 and other Russian carriers since 2022. Notably, according to Russia’s Air Operators Association, 89% of the country’s passengers in 2023 traveled aboard foreign-made aircraft.

Future plans include serious investments to transform the plant into a modern, high-tech aircraft manufacturing facility. In addition to engine blades, BEMZ is also known for producing various spare parts for aircraft, reinforcing its role in the Russian aviation industry as it adapts to new manufacturing needs.