Flight Society of San Diego Series Breakfast – Flying Smarter: Tax Strategies for Private Aviation

When is the last time you considered private aviation?
Whether you’re looking for greater efficiency, flexibility, or a new way to travel, private aviation is more accessible and more relevant than ever. Northern Trust and Snell & Wilmer invite you to be part of a new conversation about what it means to take flight in San Diego.

The Flight Society of San Diego Series features four educational breakfast sessions and three on-site aviation events designed to help you explore the opportunities, considerations, and community behind private aviation. Throughout the series, you’ll hear directly from legal, financial, and aviation professionals and experience firsthand what modern private aviation looks like in San Diego.

Breakfast Session #2 – Flying Smarter: Tax and Estate Strategies for Private Aviation

Private aviation can offer compelling tax and estate planning opportunities—but only with careful structuring. This session will explore how aircraft ownership and usage intersect with tax compliance, deductions, and long-term planning.

Snell & Wilmer trust and estate partner Steffi Hafen will join an aviation-focused CPA to discuss how to align your aviation decisions with your broader financial and legacy goals. From tax strategy to ownership structure, this program will offer a practical, well-rounded perspective on planning for both the present and the future.

What You’ll Learn:

Speakers:

Steffi Hafen, Partner, Snell & Wilmer

Schedule:

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration, breakfast, and networking
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Program