UNITED STATES

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) May 5, 2011



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 by Butler National awarded contract with one of the largest aerial mapping firms in South America.

On May 5, 2011 Butler National Corporation issued a press release announcing it had been awarded a contract with one of the largest aerial mapping firms in South America. 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)

May 5, 2011
Date

/S/ Clark D. Stewart
Clark D. Stewart
(President and Chief Executive Officer)

May 5, 2011
Date

/S/ Angela D. Shinabargar
Angela D. Shinabargar
(Chief Financial Officer)