DO-330: Reducing Aerospace Software Risk Using Tool Qualification 

Operating mission-critical aviation software naturally carries considerable risk: lives depend on it. With that in mind, standards have been introduced to mitigate and minimise this risk, ensuring software and the tools that help to automate software operate as expected. 

DO-330 is one such standard. The standard aims to enhance tool reliability, optimise development processes, and ensure confidence in software projects. But while DO-330 helps to boost safety within avionics software development, it also holds a unique strategic value  

In this white paper, explore: 

• When tool qualification is needed in an aerospace context 
• The Tool Qualification Process and how it spans the entire life cycle of tools 
• How tool qualification impacts on compliance with rigorous standards 
• The strategic value of incorporating DO-330 into airborne software development