Avcon expansion supports growing demand for special mission aircraft modifications and in-house manufacturing
New Century, KANSAS, November 18, 2025 –Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS), a leader in the growing global market for aircraft modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and a recognized provider of gaming management services, announces the opening and ribbon-cutting for the new 33,000-square-foot parts fabrication facility of its subsidiary, Avcon Industries, Inc., at the Newton City-County Airport in Newton, Kansas.
Avcon’s continued growth has necessitated the expansion of its fabrication operations in Newton, Kansas. Avcon commenced operations in 1970 with a focus on modifying airplanes for special purposes. More than fifty years later, Avcon’s special mission aircraft modification capabilities have significantly grown. As result of growth, Avcon acquired the adjacent facility to the south of the Avcon campus at Newton City-County Airport.
With the new facility, Avcon has purchased expanded multi-axis large envelope machining centers in addition to relocating existing CNC equipment. Avcon has also acquired a waterjet and a large envelope CNC press brake. The Avcon facility is AS9100 compliant.
Marcus Abendroth, President of Avcon, commented, “We are excited to open and deploy our expanded fabrication facility. When Avcon previously worked on three to four airplane modification projects at a time, the former approximately 5,000 square-foot fab shop was sufficient. However, with our 2023 expansion to New Century, Kansas, and an increase in modification kit sales, Avcon has had to outsource a significant amount of parts fabrication. With the new building, added CNC machines, and new fabrication equipment, Avcon is well-positioned to bring manufacturing back in-house. This new facility will enhance Avcon’s aircraft modification capabilities and margins.”
Butler National Corporation Business:
Butler National Corporation operates in the Aerospace and Professional Services business segments. The Aerospace Products segment includes the design, manufacture, sale and service of structural modifications, design, integration and installation of electronic equipment, systems and technologies that enhance aircraft operations, and the design, manufacture and sale of defense related articles. Additionally, we operate Federal Aviation Administration (the “FAA”) Repair Stations. Companies in Aerospace Products concentrate on products and services for Learjet, Textron Beechcraft, King Air, and Textron Cessna turboprop aircraft. Butler National-Tempe designs and manufactures robust electronic controls and cabling.
The Professional Services segment includes the management of a gaming and the related dining and entertainment facility in Dodge City, Kansas. Boot Hill Casino and Resort features approximately 500 slot machines, 15 table games and a DraftKings branded sportsbook.
Avcon Industries Business:
Avcon Industries, Inc. operates in the Aerospace business and focuses on the modification of business and commercial aircraft, which includes both complex structural modifications and system integrations. Avcon specializes in providing products and services to the business marketplace, the forestry and atmospheric research space, the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sector, and the air ambulance segment.
Avcon is recognized for providing solutions to regulatory-driven aircraft modifications.
Avcon Industries, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Butler National Corporation. Butler National Corporation is a publicly traded stock company with at ticker symbol: OTCQX: BUKS.
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