Hong Kong, Dec. 13 -- The Singapore Airlines Group continues apace with seizing opportunities to improve profits with a Cooperation Framework Agreement signed with India-based Vistara.

The Singapore Airlines (49%) and Tata Sons Private Ltd (51%) joint venture said the new agreement, signed early this month and subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, was an extension of the codeshare established by the two carriers in 2017.

"Strengthening the partnership between SIA and Vistara will allow both airlines to achieve more synergies on services between Singapore and India and also in the key regions of Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand," a joint statement from the two airlines said.

Vistara CEO, Leslie Thng, said the agreement re...