Jan 24 (Reuters) - Aerospace and defense major Raytheon Technologies Corp (RTX.N) on Tuesday beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter profit, as strong travel demand across the globe boosted demand for its jet engines, parts and services.
Raytheon reported an adjusted net income of $1.27 per share in the quarter ended Dec. 31, above analysts' average estimate of $1.24 per share, according to Refinitiv data.
The Arlington, Virginia based company's avionics unit, Collins Aerospace, reported a 14.6% increase in its quarterly sales and a 60.7% jump in operating profit in the reported quarter.
Raytheon's missiles and defense unit's sales were up 6.2% to $4.1 billion in the fourth quarter.
Raytheon's fourth-quarter net sales were up 6.2% at $18.09 billion, missing analysts' average estimate of $18.15 billion.