2nd-3rd JUNE 2026 – LONDON, UK

Olivier Charrier

Olivier Charrier

  • Principal Technologist – Functional Safety
  • Wind River

Olivier obtained a Master’s degree in Software Engineering (DESS) from Bordeaux I University in 1989. Prior to joining Wind River, Olivier worked for ALSYS / AONIX developing and integrating Ada development environment for embedded systems.
Olivier Joined Wind River in June 2001 where he held several roles with a strong focus on functional safety in the Aerospace & Defence market.
In the same timeframe he joined the SAE/ARINC APEX Software Subcommittee to participate in the elaboration of the ARINC 653 standard.
Since January 2017 Olivier has extended his scope to other markets, like Railway, Nuclear, Medical and Automotive, becoming Wind River’s Functional Safety Specialist worldwide.
In 2021, Olivier joined the Linux Foundation’ s ELISA Project (Enabling Linux In Safety Applications) and recently became one of its Ambassadors.

Sessions

  • Complex Systems (Hardware and Software) Testing and Certification

    New complex chips, often with multiple levels of cores, makes it difficult to understand their internal behaviour and design effective testing strategies, highlighting the challenges of certifying Systems on Chips (SoCs) in the context of multicore architectures. Issues such as power management, firmware updates, and the use of GPUs further complicate the certification process – what is the best test approach and how much data is needed to determine a successful test? Data bus testing from ARINC 429 to 1553, how do you best test data on the bus? The ability to handle in-flight changes, which are more common in military applications but increasingly in civil aviation, requires specific testing approaches and standards. What are best practices with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing? How do we achieve DO-178C Compliance? Overall, the visualisation, validation and certification in avionics systems necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the underlying hardware, software, and communication protocols.

  • Latest Technologies & Developments in the Cockpit/Flight Deck

    Advancements in technologies plays a key role in the development of an efficient aircraft and enhance capabilities. How can Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology offer advanced capabilities for monitoring and surveillance in aviation? What can sensors and data fusion do for avionics, enhancing situational awareness and improving safety? How can fibre optic intercom systems provide interference-free communication, ensuring clear and reliable communication between crew members? How can Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) deliver affordable systems? The ongoing digitization and miniaturization trends in avionics lead to an increase in components and electronic devices, such as chips and GPUs, generating significant heat, particularly at high altitudes where air is thinner, so effective cooling solutions are essential to maintain the reliability and performance of avionics systems. By embracing new technologies, the aviation industry can also contribute to environmental targets by improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and enhancing operational efficiency.