AVCON RECEIVES FAA APPROVAL FOR CESSNA CARAVAN SINGLE CAMERA PORT

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Avcon Industries (OTCQX: BUKS) received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01975WI on March 30, 2026, approving a single camera/sensor port installation for Cessna Model 208 aircraft.

This STC expands Avcon's Caravan special-mission offerings alongside existing approvals for dual camera ports, a lower-fuselage radar pod and a retractable sensor lift; the company plans a 208B single-port option soon.

Positive

• FAA STC approval received: SA01975WI for single camera port
• Platform expansion for Cessna 208 special-mission capabilities
• Product suite complements prior dual ports, radar pod, and retractable lift
• Roadmap plan to add single-port option to Cessna 208B

Negative

• Current approval limited to Cessna Model 208 (208B not yet approved)
• No financial impact or revenue guidance disclosed with the STC

New FAA STC expands Cessna 208 special mission aircraft offerings

NEW CENTURY, Kan., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avcon Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS) and leading manufacturer and systems integrator specializing in special mission aircraft modifications, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for a single sensor port on Cessna Model 208 aircraft. The approval of STC No. SA01975WI adds the single camera or sensor port installation on the Cessna 208 airframe. The new STC expands Avcon's capabilities with the Cessna 208 platform that includes prior FAA STC approvals for the dual camera ports, Avcon pod and sensor lift system on the same platform.

"We've seen strong demand from operators for both the single and dual port or hole provisions on the Cessna 208," said Marcus Abendroth, President of Avcon. "These aircraft are used worldwide for special missions—from mapping and search-and-rescue to reconnaissance—and the addition of Avcon of the single camera port enhances operational flexibility and mission capability. The addition complements our previous FAA approvals for the dual sensor ports, lower fuselage radar pod and the Avcon retractable lift for sensor installations for both the Cessna 208 and 208B. Avcon plans to add the single port option to the Cessna 208B in the near future."

Abendroth concluded: "We value working with innovative customers who push their aircraft to achieve new capabilities and operational performance. This STC is another demonstration of our commitment to the Caravan market."

About Avcon Industries, Inc.
Avcon Industries, Inc. provides engineering, structural modification, and systems integration solutions for business and commercial aircraft. The company specializes in modifications serving the business aviation, atmospheric research, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), forestry, and air ambulance markets. Avcon is widely recognized for its expertise in regulatory-driven aircraft modifications that expand mission versatility and extend aircraft service life.

Avcon Industries, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS), a publicly traded company headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.

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Email: sales@avconindustries.com 
Phone: (913) 780-9595 
Learn more: www.avconindustries.com 
Corporate site: www.butlernational.com 

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FAQ

What FAA approval did Avcon announce for the Cessna 208 on March 30, 2026 (BUKS)?

Avcon received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01975WI for a single camera/sensor port on the Cessna 208. According to the company, this STC adds a single camera or sensor port installation option to the Caravan platform.

How does the new single camera port STC affect Avcon's existing Cessna 208 offerings (BUKS)?

The STC expands Avcon's special-mission options by adding a single-port choice alongside existing dual ports and pods. According to the company, it complements prior approvals for dual camera ports, a lower-fuselage radar pod and a retractable sensor lift.

Is the Avcon single camera port STC effective for the Cessna 208B model (BUKS)?

Not yet; the current FAA STC covers the Cessna Model 208 only and not the 208B. According to the company, Avcon plans to add the single-port option to the Cessna 208B in the near future.

What missions or operators benefit from Avcon's new Cessna 208 single-port STC (BUKS)?

Operators conducting mapping, search-and-rescue and reconnaissance gain added flexibility with the single-port option. According to the company, the installation enhances operational flexibility and mission capability for special-mission Caravans.

Does the press release state any revenue or financial guidance from the Avcon STC (BUKS)?

No financial figures or guidance were disclosed in the announcement regarding revenue impact. According to the company, the release focuses on certification and product capability rather than financial metrics.

How does the new STC relate to Avcon's prior FAA approvals for the Caravan (BUKS)?

The single-port STC joins earlier approvals for dual sensor ports, an Avcon pod and a retractable sensor lift on the Caravan. According to the company, this complements its existing special-mission modification portfolio for the platform.