(Reuters) - Honeywell International Inc , a U.S. manufacturer of aerospace parts and climate control systems, reported a 9 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by lower costs.
Net income attributable to HONEYWELL (HON.NY)rose to $1.20 billion, or $1.51 per share, in the second quarter ended June 30, from $1.10 billion, or $1.38 per share, a year earlier.
Expenses dropped about 7 percent.
Revenue fell about 5 percent to $9.78 billion.
(Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)