Goodrich has reported a 26% rise in profit to $201m during the third quarter of 2011 compared with the $160m it reported during the corresponding period in 2010.

The US-based aircraft parts supplier attributed the rise in quarterly profit to increased sales to large commercial aircraft makers.
The company has reported a 16% rise in sales to $2bn during the quarter, compared with the $1.7bn it reported during the corresponding quarter last year.

Goodrich’s sales of parts and services increased 13% over 2010, defence and space sales grew 9% while sales to the original equipment market rose 25%.

The company’s landing systems division reported a 16% rise in sales, while interiors unit reported a 21% rise in sales while electronic systems business reported a 11% growth in sales.

The company expects full-year sales to reach $8.1bn.

United Technologies (UTX) previously agreed to buy Goodrich for $16.4bn in cash.