The government and the company said Thursday that the settlement includes money for the crash victims' families, airline customers and a fine.

Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 has been grounded for nearly two years due to a pair of tragic crashes that killed 346 people.

"Canada is the first international regulator to complete validation testing activities of the aircraft," the agency said.

With the huge downturn in aviation in 2020 due to COVID-19, Boeing executives will be praying for an early vaccine and early re-certification of its 737 MAX by regulators.

Safety flaws put in spotlight after two deadly crashes forced international grounding in 2019.

The lawyers, who are asking why the MAX continued flying after a Lion Air crash five months earlier, say the materials are critical for assessing liability by Boeing and punitive damages.

The company expects nearly $19 billion in costs related to the grounding of its 737 MAX jets.

Boeing said Friday it has told the Federal Aviation Administration about the issue.

“This is a crucial time for Boeing,” Calhoun said. “I see greatness in this company, but I also see opportunities to be better. Much better.”

WestJet has scrubbed Boeing's grounded 737 Max jet from flight schedules through April 4, 2020.