According to RR they are attempting to accelerate the fix process and "A revised compressor blade has been installed in a test engine." They hope to bump replacements from 2019 to 2018.
RR reportedly also stated " has been able to accelerate the development of the new blade through a combination of the latest computing capability, ‘fast make’ competencies within our supply chain..." I'm not familiar with 'fast make' comptencies - can anyone explain the concept?
https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/ou...-response.aspx
In another press release, RR indicated that disruptions will get worse before they get better.