On October 18, 2006 AERO Vodochody a.s. dispatched the second S-76D airframe to the seat of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation – Stratford, USA.

This new version, together with the first sent off in July 2006, will be used for further development works and final determination of the aircraft configuration.

Currently, AERO is processing an order for the third D version prototype, which should be delivered during the year 2007 (according to SAC specification).