{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"127549","rtpr_id":"nPn35Ch5qa","ticker":"BUKS","exchange":"OTC","all_tickers":["BUKS"],"title":"AVCON DELIVERS KING AIR B200 MOSQUITO CONTROL AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-25T20:45:34.795Z","article_body":"AVCON DELIVERS KING AIR B200 MOSQUITO CONTROL AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION\n\nPR Newswire\n\nNEW CENTURY, Kan., Aug. 25, 2026\n\nSpecial mission King Air Model B200 Modified by Avcon For Mosquito Control\n\nNEW CENTURY, Kan., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avcon Industries, Inc., a\nsubsidiary of Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS), a leading\nmanufacturer and systems integrator for special mission aircraft\nmodifications, announces delivery of the first Avcon-modified mosquito control\nspecial mission King Air aircraft.\n\nThe King Air model B200 aircraft modification integrates Avcon's proven\nengineering expertise with existing fluid dispersal technology for large-area\nmosquito control. The modification involves the addition of a removable\nexternal under-fuselage pod, electric pump, aerodynamic fairings and dispersal\nbooms.\n\n\"This project demonstrates Avcon's ability to integrate specialized mission\nsystems into proven aircraft platforms to meet unique customer requirements.\nThe King Air B200 provides an excellent platform for this mission, and the\nsolution developed by our team creates an opportunity to support similar\nmosquito-control and airborne dispersal requirements for other operators,\"\nsaid Marcus Abendroth, President of Avcon. \"By leveraging the versatility of\nthe King Air platform, we are installing a flexible solution that enables\nrapid, large-scale mosquito mitigation in support of disease and pest\nprevention efforts. Avcon's ability to integrate mission-specific systems into\nproven aircraft platforms and create repeatable special-mission solutions…\nWe look forward to completing the same modification on additional aircraft,\"\nadded Mr. Abendroth.\n\nWayne Luettich, Aircraft Maintenance Manager for the Lee County Mosquito\nControl District commented, \"Mosquito control has become a significant effort\nin Florida. We have an important mission to mitigate the impact of the\nmosquitoes on our residents. We look forward to operating the Avcon-modified\nairplane and appreciate the Avcon engineering services. We also appreciate the\nexpertise of the Avcon team.\"\n\nFor more information about Avcon's King Air or airborne liquid dispersal\nmodification, custom manufacturing, or aircraft modification certification\ncapabilities, please contact Marcus Abendroth at sales@avconindustries.com\n(mailto:sales@avconindustries.com)  or call us at (913) 780-8595.\n\nAbout Avcon Industries, Inc.\n\nAvcon Industries, Inc. provides engineering, structural modification, and\nsystems integration solutions for business and commercial aircraft. The\ncompany performs special mission aircraft modifications serving business\naviation, search and rescue, atmospheric research, ISR (Intelligence,\nSurveillance and Reconnaissance), forestry, and air ambulance markets, among\nothers. Avcon is widely recognized for its expertise in regulatory-driven\naircraft modifications that expand mission versatility.\n\nAvcon Industries, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Butler National\nCorporation (OTCQX: BUKS), a publicly traded company headquartered in Olathe,\nKansas.\n\nAbout Butler National Corporation\n\nButler National Corporation operates in the Aerospace and Professional\nServices business segments. The Aerospace Products segment includes the\ndesign, manufacture, sale and service of structural modifications, design,\nintegration and installation of electronic equipment, systems and technologies\nthat enhance aircraft operations, and the design, manufacture and sale of\ndefense related articles. Additionally, we operate FAA Repair Stations.\nCompanies in Aerospace Products concentrate on products and services for\nLearjet, Textron Beechcraft, King Air, and Textron Cessna turboprop aircraft.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\napplicable securities laws, including statements regarding future\nopportunities, growth, and performance. These statements are subject to risks\nand uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.\nReaders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking\nstatements.\n\nMedia Contact\n\nMackenzie Giller\nDirector of Executive Operations & Corporate Administration\nEmail: mgiller@butlernational.com (mailto:mgiller@butlernational.com)\nPhone: 1+ (913) 780-9595\n\nLearn more: www.avconindustries.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4759566-1&h=589505485&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avconindustries.com%2F&a=www.avconindustries.com)\n\nCorporate site: www.butlernational.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4759566-1&h=2443392363&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.butlernational.com%2F&a=www.butlernational.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/avcon-delivers-king-air-b200-mosquito-control-aircraft-modification-302859838.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/avcon-delivers-king-air-b200-mosquito-control-aircraft-modification-302859838.html)\n\nSOURCE Avcon Industries, Inc.\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS658822/Butler-National-Corporation-Logo.jpg?id=OA2911196\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn35Ch5qa","title":"AVCON DELIVERS KING AIR B200 MOSQUITO CONTROL AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"BUKS","created":"2026-08-25T20:45:34.795Z","tickers":["BUKS"],"exchange":"OTC","article_body":"AVCON DELIVERS KING AIR B200 MOSQUITO CONTROL AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION\n\nPR Newswire\n\nNEW CENTURY, Kan., Aug. 25, 2026\n\nSpecial mission King Air Model B200 Modified by Avcon For Mosquito Control\n\nNEW CENTURY, Kan., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avcon Industries, Inc., a\nsubsidiary of Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS), a leading\nmanufacturer and systems integrator for special mission aircraft\nmodifications, announces delivery of the first Avcon-modified mosquito control\nspecial mission King Air aircraft.\n\nThe King Air model B200 aircraft modification integrates Avcon's proven\nengineering expertise with existing fluid dispersal technology for large-area\nmosquito control. The modification involves the addition of a removable\nexternal under-fuselage pod, electric pump, aerodynamic fairings and dispersal\nbooms.\n\n\"This project demonstrates Avcon's ability to integrate specialized mission\nsystems into proven aircraft platforms to meet unique customer requirements.\nThe King Air B200 provides an excellent platform for this mission, and the\nsolution developed by our team creates an opportunity to support similar\nmosquito-control and airborne dispersal requirements for other operators,\"\nsaid Marcus Abendroth, President of Avcon. \"By leveraging the versatility of\nthe King Air platform, we are installing a flexible solution that enables\nrapid, large-scale mosquito mitigation in support of disease and pest\nprevention efforts. Avcon's ability to integrate mission-specific systems into\nproven aircraft platforms and create repeatable special-mission solutions…\nWe look forward to completing the same modification on additional aircraft,\"\nadded Mr. Abendroth.\n\nWayne Luettich, Aircraft Maintenance Manager for the Lee County Mosquito\nControl District commented, \"Mosquito control has become a significant effort\nin Florida. We have an important mission to mitigate the impact of the\nmosquitoes on our residents. We look forward to operating the Avcon-modified\nairplane and appreciate the Avcon engineering services. We also appreciate the\nexpertise of the Avcon team.\"\n\nFor more information about Avcon's King Air or airborne liquid dispersal\nmodification, custom manufacturing, or aircraft modification certification\ncapabilities, please contact Marcus Abendroth at sales@avconindustries.com\n(mailto:sales@avconindustries.com)  or call us at (913) 780-8595.\n\nAbout Avcon Industries, Inc.\n\nAvcon Industries, Inc. provides engineering, structural modification, and\nsystems integration solutions for business and commercial aircraft. The\ncompany performs special mission aircraft modifications serving business\naviation, search and rescue, atmospheric research, ISR (Intelligence,\nSurveillance and Reconnaissance), forestry, and air ambulance markets, among\nothers. Avcon is widely recognized for its expertise in regulatory-driven\naircraft modifications that expand mission versatility.\n\nAvcon Industries, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Butler National\nCorporation (OTCQX: BUKS), a publicly traded company headquartered in Olathe,\nKansas.\n\nAbout Butler National Corporation\n\nButler National Corporation operates in the Aerospace and Professional\nServices business segments. The Aerospace Products segment includes the\ndesign, manufacture, sale and service of structural modifications, design,\nintegration and installation of electronic equipment, systems and technologies\nthat enhance aircraft operations, and the design, manufacture and sale of\ndefense related articles. Additionally, we operate FAA Repair Stations.\nCompanies in Aerospace Products concentrate on products and services for\nLearjet, Textron Beechcraft, King Air, and Textron Cessna turboprop aircraft.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\napplicable securities laws, including statements regarding future\nopportunities, growth, and performance. These statements are subject to risks\nand uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.\nReaders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking\nstatements.\n\nMedia Contact\n\nMackenzie Giller\nDirector of Executive Operations & Corporate Administration\nEmail: mgiller@butlernational.com (mailto:mgiller@butlernational.com)\nPhone: 1+ (913) 780-9595\n\nLearn more: www.avconindustries.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4759566-1&h=589505485&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avconindustries.com%2F&a=www.avconindustries.com)\n\nCorporate site: www.butlernational.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4759566-1&h=2443392363&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.butlernational.com%2F&a=www.butlernational.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/avcon-delivers-king-air-b200-mosquito-control-aircraft-modification-302859838.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/avcon-delivers-king-air-b200-mosquito-control-aircraft-modification-302859838.html)\n\nSOURCE Avcon Industries, Inc.\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS658822/Butler-National-Corporation-Logo.jpg?id=OA2911196\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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