Olathe, Kansas – Butler National Corporation ($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, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $500,000 of its common stock. Purchases under the program are authorized through May 1, 2018. At current market prices, this represents authorization to repurchase approximately 4% of outstanding shares.