BUKS Butler National Corp (QB)

OLATHE, Kan., June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler National Corporation (OTC Pink: BUKS), a leading manufacturer and provider of support systems for commercial, and military aircraft and a recognized provider of management services in diverse business groups including the gaming industry, announces that its subsidiary, Avcon Industries, Inc., has received Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") approval of the addition of a fuselage pod on a Beechcraft C90B enhancing its Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

The FAA Supplemental Type Certificate ("STC") approval, STC Number ST01746CE, allows the mounting of the external pod/baggage compartment on the bottom of the C90 fuselage.  The unique low profile design is capable of carrying 300 pounds of cargo, or configured for installation of various sensors or cameras for special mission surveillance or ISR operations.  The pod has the potential to house up to a twenty-inch EO/IR sensor.  With no exposed sensors, the pod does NOT significantly increase drag, based on FAA flight testing results.

Mr. Clark Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Butler National Corporation said, "Avcon is pleased to offer customers the fuselage pod option for the C90.  This allows customers to increase the utility of their airplane for various missions particularly in the ISR marketplace.  We plan on adding additional King Air models to the STC including multiple sensor options in the near future."

Our Business:
Butler National Corporation operates in the Aerospace and Services business segments.  The Aerospace segment focuses on the manufacturing of support systems for "Classic" commercial and military aircraft including the Butler National TSD for the Boeing 737 and 747 Classic aircraft, switching equipment for Boeing McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, weapon control systems for Boeing Helicopter and performance enhancement structural modifications for Learjet, Cessna, Dassault and Beechcraft business aircraft.  Services include temporary employee services, gaming services and administrative management services.

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