8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 11, 2008
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Kansas (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-1678 (Commission File Number)	41-0834293 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
19920 W. 161st Street, Olathe, Kansas (Address of Principal Executive Offices)	66062 (Zip Code)
913-780-9595 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01	Other Events
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99	Press release announcing the acquisition of the JET autopilot line for the Classic Learjets from L-3 Communications.
On April 10, 2008 Butler National Corporation issued a press release announcing the acquisition of the JET autopilot product line for the Classic Learjets from L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. A copy of the press release is attached as an exhibit to this Report on Form 8-K. See attached Exhibit 99.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
	BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION (Registrant)
April 11, 2008 Date	/S/ Clark D. Stewart Clark D. Stewart (President and Chief Executive Officer)
April 11, 2008 Date	/S/ Angela D. Shinabargar Angela D. Shinabargar (Chief Financial Officer)

EX-99

Exhibit 99
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	April 10, 2008
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES AQUISITION OF AUTOPILOT PRODUCTS
Olathe, Kansas April 10, 2008 - Butler National Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board "BUKS") a leading manufacturer and provider of support systems for "Classic" aviation, announces it acquired the JET autopilot product line for the Classic Learjets from L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Butler National through its subsidiary Avcon Industries and L-3 Avionics Systems plan for a smooth transition of the acquisition and to continue the service and support of all customers operating the JET autopilot and related equipment in their Learjet. Butler National, through its subsidiary Avcon Industries, Inc., is a proven leader in Learjet 20 and 30 Series Modification, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. The Avcon RVSM solution is installed on most of the Classic Learjet 20 series airplanes. Avcon performance and productivity enhancement products are installed on many of the Classic Learjet 30 series airplanes. These include weight increases, extended range packages, stability enhancements, and special mission structural modifications. "We are pleased to expand our support of the Classic Learjet. This acquisition allows us to implement our commitment to replace many obsolete electronic components in these systems. We are proud to assist the operators of these industry proven airplanes by providing repair services with modern avionics. We look forward to continuing to expand our Classic Aviation Product support efforts," commented Clark D. Stewart, President and CEO. 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/Douglas Aircraft, weapon control systems for Boeing Helicopter and performance enhancement structural modifications for Learjet, Cessna, Dassault and Hawker/Beechcraft business aircraft.  Services include electronic monitoring of water pumping stations, temporary employee services, Indian gaming services and administrative management services. Forward-Looking Information: The information set forth above may include "forward-looking" information as outlined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors, filed by the Company as Exhibit 99 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Section 1A of Form 10-K, are incorporated herein by reference and investors are specifically referred to such Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors for discussion of factors, which could affect the Company's operations, and forward-looking statements contained herein.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig D. Stewart, Investor Relations Butler National Corporation 19920 W. 161st Street Olathe, KS 66062 Jim Drewitz, Public Relations Creative Options Communications jim@jdcreativeoptions.com		Phone: (214) 663-5833 Phone: (913) 780-9595 Fax: (913) 780-5088 Phone: (830) 669-2466
For more information, please visit the Company web site: www.butlernational.com - -End-