Russia Develops Breakthrough Testing Method for Aircraft Software
A new program with a graphical interface reduces the risk of errors in JetOS, the critical operating system set to power Russian airliners.
Russia has unveiled a new methodology and program for testing JetOS, the operating system that will manage cockpit displays in Russian aircraft.
Olga Stupak, a graduate of the Moscow Aviation Institute, presented the project as part of her thesis, improving the testing process for JetOS. The system is being developed to operate the main screens in the cockpits of the MC-21 and SJ-100 passenger planes. Classified at the highest safety-critical level—Level A—it requires absolute reliability with zero tolerance for errors.
While working at a research institute on JetOS quality assurance, Stupak identified a major issue: the testing documentation was fragmented and complex, and the system lacked a user-friendly testing interface. This increased the risk of mistakes and slowed progress.
For her diploma work, Stupak created a unified, clear guide for preparing the test environment and running checks. She also developed a program with a simple graphical interface that automates routine operations and eliminates the need to manually adjust complex settings.
This solution reduces the risk of flawed test scenarios and helps teams work more efficiently.
The development is crucial for Russian aviation. Reliable testing tools for such critical software are a key step toward ensuring technological sovereignty in aircraft manufacturing. Simplifying and automating the testing process also accelerates the rollout of domestic avionics to the market.
