Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99

Press Release by Butler National Corporation announcing appointment of Tad McMahon as CFO

On March 31, 2017 Butler National Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors appointed Tad McMahon as Chief Financial Officer for the Corporation. See attached Exhibit 99.

About BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION (OTCMKTS:BUKS)

Butler National Corporation focuses on Professional Services and Aerospace Products. The Company operates in two segments: Professional Services and Aerospace Products. The Company’s Professional Services segment derives its revenue from professional management services in the gaming industry through Butler National Service Corporation (BNSC) and BHCMC, LLC (BHCMC), and professional architectural, engineering and management support services through BCS Design, Inc. (BCS). The Aerospace Products segment focuses on two product lines: Aircraft Modifications and Avionics. The Aerospace Products segment is engaged in designing system integration, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing, and repairing products for classic production aircraft. These products include JET autopilot service and repairs, Avcon Industries, Inc. (Avcon) provisions and system integration for special mission equipment installations, and Butler Avionics equipment sales and installation.

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION (OTCMKTS:BUKS) Recent Trading Information

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION (OTCMKTS:BUKS) closed its last trading session 00.000 at 0.210 with 1,010 shares trading hands.