Boeing said on Wednesday that it would allocate $100 million to help the families and communities affected by the recent crashes of two of its 737 Max jets.

The move was among the most overt acknowledgments of Boeing’s responsibility in the crashes, which were caused in part by a malfunctioning anti-stall system on the new jets. It will also add to Boeing’s mounting costs, as the company faces lawsuits from victims’ families, investigations by federal authorities and calls for compensation from airlines.

“We at Boeing are sorry for the tragic loss of lives in both of these accidents, and these lives lost will continue to weigh heavily on our hearts and on our minds for years to come,” the chief executive of Boeing, Dennis A. Muilenburg, said in a statement. “The families and loved ones of those on board have our deepest sympathies, and we hope this initial outreach can help bring them comfort.”

The families of some victims of the crashes have filed numerous lawsuits against the company and are requesting millions of dollars in damages.